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In India, any citizen aged 18 years or above, can participate in the democratic process of elections. This is also known as _______.

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Universal Voting

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Universal Adulthood

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Universal Adult Franchise

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Adult Voting

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The correct option is C Universal Adult Franchise
In India, anyone aged 18 years and above, can participate in the democratic process of elections, irrespective of their caste, creed and religion. This is known as 'Universal Adult Franchise'.

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