Question

Given below are two statements describing the voting rights in the French society. Read them and select the most appropriate option below:

Statement 1 (S1): 'Active Citizens' were male voters above 25 years of age and paid taxes worth at least three days’ wages.
Statement 2 (S2): Remaining men, women and children were considered as 'Passive Citizens'.

• A. Both S1 and S2 are correct.
• B. Only S1 is correct.
• C. Only S2 is correct.
• D. Both S1 and S2 are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both S1 and S2 are correct.

Citizens of France chose a group of electors who would further elect the members of National Assembly. Citizens were divided into 'Active' and 'Passive' based on their voting ability. Men above 25 years of age, who paid taxes worth three days’ wages were qualified to vote and were considered as Active citizens and everyone else were considered Passive citizens.