Question 23 of 28intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer3 marks

Give examples of direct and indirect elections.

Correct Answer

Direct elections occur when citizens vote directly to choose their representatives.

Examples include:

  • Elections to the Lok Sabha — citizens directly elect Members of Parliament.
  • Elections to State Legislative Assemblies — citizens directly elect MLAs.
  • Elections to local bodies like gram panchayats and urban local bodies — citizens directly elect their local representatives.

Indirect elections occur when elected representatives choose other representatives.

Examples include:

  • Rajya Sabha elections — MLAs elect Rajya Sabha members.
  • Presidential election — MPs and MLAs form an Electoral College to elect the President.
  • Vice Presidential election — members of both Houses of Parliament elect the Vice President.
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Explanation

The chapter explains that India follows both direct and indirect election systems. For Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, citizens vote directly. For Rajya Sabha, 'the elected members of the state legislative assemblies (MLAs)' elect members. The President is elected by an Electoral College of MPs and MLAs, and the Vice President by members of both Houses of Parliament.

Solution Steps

  1. Direct elections occur when citizens vote directly to choose their representatives

  2. Examples of direct elections: Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, local bodies (gram panchayats, urban local bodies)

  3. Indirect elections occur when elected representatives choose other representatives

  4. Examples of indirect elections: Rajya Sabha (elected by MLAs), President (elected by Electoral College of MPs and MLAs), Vice President (elected by members of both Houses of Parliament)

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