Voter turnout in Class 9 civics means the percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their vote in an election.

Simple meaning (Class 9 level)

  • In any election, some people have the right to vote (they are called eligible voters).
  • Voter turnout tells how many of these eligible voters actually went to the polling booth and voted, shown as a percentage.

For example, if 1,000 people are eligible to vote in an area and 600 people vote, then the voter turnout is 60%.

Why voter turnout is important

  • It shows how actively people are participating in democracy.
  • High turnout usually means more people are involved in choosing the government, so the election result is more representative.
  • Very low turnout can be a sign that people are not interested, do not trust the system, or face difficulties in voting.

In your Class 9 textbook context

In CBSE Class 9 Electoral Politics (Civics), turnout is defined as the percentage of eligible voters who cast their vote in an election , and it is used as a way to measure people’s participation.

One-line exam-style answer:
Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their vote in an election. ✅

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