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Question (1)

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Universal adult franchise means that every adult citizen has the right to vote regardless of caste, religion, gender, education, or income. Which word in the term highlights this inclusiveness?

(A) Adult
(B) Franchise
(C) Universal
(D) Citizen

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

‘Universal’ means applicable to all eligible adult citizens without discrimination.

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Question (2)

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In India, a citizen becomes eligible to vote on completing which age?

(A) 16 years
(B) 18 years
(C) 21 years
(D) 25 years

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Every Indian citizen aged 18 years and above can vote.

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Question (3)

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The term ‘franchise’ refers to:

(A) A political party
(B) A voting machine
(C) A right granted by the Constitution or government
(D) An election campaign

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Franchise means the right to vote granted by law.

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Question (4)

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Which of the following is a synonym of ‘franchise’?

(A) Mandate
(B) Suffrage
(C) Coalition
(D) Constitution

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Suffrage is another term for franchise.

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Question (5)

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India reduced the minimum voting age from 21 years to 18 years in:

(A) 1950
(B) 1971
(C) 1988
(D) 1991

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The voting age was lowered to 18 years in 1988.

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Question (6)

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A citizen is 15 years old today. After how many years will the citizen become eligible to vote in India?

(A) 2 years
(B) 3 years
(C) 4 years
(D) 5 years

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

18 − 15 = 3 years.

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Question (7)

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If all votes have equal value, which democratic principle is best reflected?

(A) Privilege
(B) Equality
(C) Wealth-based representation
(D) Merit-based voting

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Equal value of votes reflects equality.

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Question (8)

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Which of the following persons cannot be denied voting rights solely because of educational qualifications?

(A) A graduate
(B) An engineer
(C) An illiterate citizen aged 18+
(D) A teacher

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Education is not a condition for voting.

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Question (9)

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A country allows only property owners to vote. Compared to universal adult franchise, this system lacks:

(A) Equality of political rights
(B) Elections
(C) Representatives
(D) Constituencies

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Universal franchise ensures equal political rights.

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Question (10)

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Which statement best defines universal adult franchise?

(A) Every educated citizen can vote.
(B) Every taxpayer can vote.
(C) Every adult citizen gets one vote of equal value.
(D) Every government employee can vote.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Universal adult franchise gives every eligible adult one equal vote.

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Question (1)

Universal adult franchise means that every adult citizen has the right to vote regardless of caste, religion, gender, education, or income. Which word in the term highlights this inclusiveness?

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Question (2)

In India, a citizen becomes eligible to vote on completing which age?

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Question (3)

The term ‘franchise’ refers to:

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Question (4)

Which of the following is a synonym of ‘franchise’?

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Question (5)

India reduced the minimum voting age from 21 years to 18 years in:

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Question (6)

A citizen is 15 years old today. After how many years will the citizen become eligible to vote in India?

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Question (7)

If all votes have equal value, which democratic principle is best reflected?

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Question (8)

Which of the following persons cannot be denied voting rights solely because of educational qualifications?

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Question (9)

A country allows only property owners to vote. Compared to universal adult franchise, this system lacks:

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Question (10)

Which statement best defines universal adult franchise?

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