Equality and Inclusiveness

Q. Which was the first country to grant equal voting rights to all its citizens?

1. Russia
2. New Zealand
3. China
4. USA

Q. Which of the following was the first large country to introduce Universal Adult Suffrage?

1. India
2. USA
3. USSR
4. China

Q. Country 'X' consists of 50 lakh people with different religious beliefs and languages, and of different races and ethnicities.

Which of the following measures would be the first step towards ensuring political equality in this nation?

1. Declaring atheism as the official state policy so as to ensure separation of religion from politics
2. Declaring all majority languages as state-recognised languages to ensure linguistic representation
3. Providing free healthcare to all citizens regardless of economic status
4. Conducting all local, state, and national elections on the basis of universal adult franchise

Q. X is a resident of India and is 19 years old. Is he eligible to vote?

1. Yes
2. No
3. He can vote only if he has studied till 5th standard.
4. He can vote if he belongs to any political party.

Q. The first Presidential elections in the USA were conducted on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise.

1. True
2. False

Q. X is a citizen of India. He was rejected by an institute based on his religion and he called it violation of the right to equality.

Select the appropriate option from the following:

1. Rejection based on religion is not violation of the right to equality.
2. Rejection based on religion is not accepted in India, as it violates the right to equality.
3. X should not have mentioned his religion during the admission process.
4. X should not study in any institute.

Q. S1: New Zealand was the first country to grant equal voting in 1893.

S2: USSR was the first big country to grant voting rights after Russian Revolution.

S3: USA conducted its first presidential election in 1793.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. S1, S2, S3
2. S1, S2
3. S1
4. S2, S3