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The democratic system in India is based on the principle of _____________.

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Universal male suffrage
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One man two votes
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Universal adult suffrage
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One man four votes
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Solution

The correct option is C Universal adult suffrage
The Indian democratic system is based on the principle of Universal Adult Suffrage which implies that all the persons who are or above 18 years of age can vote. Thus one person one vote system. The voting age was reduced to 18 from 21 in the year 1988.

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