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What is universal adult franchise?
Correct Answer
Universal adult franchise means that every adult citizen gets one vote, and all votes have equal value. Every Indian citizen aged 18 and above has the right to vote — irrespective of caste, creed, race, religion, gender, education, income, etc.
Exercise: Chapter Introduction | Q: 1 | (Page Page 1)
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Explanation
The chapter explains that the Constitution makers decided that universal adult franchise would be a feature of Indian democracy right from the outset. The word 'universal' connotes that voting rights are given to all adult citizens without any discrimination.