Universal Adult Franchise in the Indian context meant ________.

Providing fundamental rights to every citizen

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Allowing all adults to vote in elections

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Providing job opportunities to every adult person

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Regular, free and fair elections

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Solution

The correct option is B Allowing all adults to vote in elections
Universal Adult Franchise means the right to vote of all adults without the discrimination of caste, religion, sex, creed, etc. It enables the citizens to be involved in the governance of their country. Article 326 states that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the basis of adult suffrage.

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