MCQ Anti-Defection Law and Voting BehaviourAll MCQ for Anti-Defection Law and Voting Behaviour 1. According to Gordon Marshall, what does the study of voting behavior focus on?The economic conditions influencing electionsThe determinants of why people vote as they do and how they make their decisionsThe number of voters in a particular electionThe role of political parties in electionsQuestion 1 of 102. What is the main difference between short-term and long-term voting behavior?Short-term behavior is influenced by deep-rooted factors like ethnicity, while long-term behavior is affected by immediate issues.Short-term behavior is related to individual candidates and current events, while long-term behavior is shaped by factors like ethnicity and class.Long-term behavior has no impact on elections, while short-term behavior does.Long-term behavior is only related to the economy, while short-term behavior concerns political ideologies.Question 2 of 103. Which of the following is NOT a major factor affecting voting behavior?Candidate's personality and charismaEconomic considerations of the voterThe personal appearance of the candidateMedia and campaign messagesQuestion 3 of 104. What role does "media and campaign messages" play in voting behavior?Media has no impact on voters' decisions.Media only influences voters in local elections.Media coverage and campaign ads can significantly affect voters' perceptions.Media only provides information, without affecting decisions.Question 4 of 105. What does "candidate relevance" mean in the context of voting behavior?The candidate’s connection to international issuesHow well the candidate is known among political circlesThe candidate's ability to relate to the everyday struggles of votersThe amount of campaign funding a candidate receivesQuestion 5 of 106. How does socio-economic status affect voting behavior?It has no impact on voting behavior.People from different socio-economic backgrounds have similar political preferences.Higher socio-economic status individuals focus more on economic issues, while lower socio-economic status individuals focus on healthcare and social services.Socio-economic status only affects the type of candidates people prefer, not the issues.Question 6 of 107. What can political parties do with data on voting behavior?Ignore it, as it doesn't affect elections.Use it to predict and strategize for future elections and tailor their policies and communications.Use it to only attract wealthy voters.Focus on a single issue that appeals to all voters.Question 7 of 108. Which factor is considered significant in influencing voting behavior in Indian politics due to its role in shaping election strategies?AgeCasteGenderReligionQuestion 8 of 109. How does the "charismatic personality" of a political leader influence voting behavior in India?It has no role in determining voter preferences.It encourages voters to make decisions purely based on policies.It can strongly sway voter support in favor of the leader's party.It only influences voters in rural areas.Question 9 of 1010. According to the "rational choice theory," how do voters decide whom to vote for?Based on emotional attachment to a candidate or partyBy comparing party manifestos, policies, and track records rationallyBy following societal factors like ethnicity and classBy voting for the most popular candidate in their regionQuestion 10 of 10 Loading...
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