A. electoral officers are regularly trained
B. elections are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere
C. unlimited franchise is made available
D. elections are conducted as and when due
Correct Answer:
Option B – elections are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere
Explanation
A major way of maintaining confidence in the electoral process is by ensuring that elections are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere. To ensure this, the following should be available.
1. Existence of an independent Electoral Commission.
2. Proper delimitation of Constituencies
3. Proper registration and periodic revision of voters’ register.
4. Secret voting and absence of victimization and intimidation.
5. One man one vote
6. Public counting of votes, and public declaration of result.
7. Adequate security
8. Opportunity for election petitions
9. Adequate electoral materials
10. Absence of rigging
