Question

What is the meaning of 'universal adult franchise'?

• A. Only rich people in the country have the right to vote.
• B. Only educated people in the country have the right to vote.
• C. Every adult citizen in the country has the right to vote.
• D. Only adult citizens with property in the country have the right to vote.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Every adult citizen in the country has the right to vote.

According to the universal adult franchise, every adult citizen in the country has the right to vote. India has been following this principle from the time of its independence. However, in western democracies, women and poor people were not allowed to vote. Voting rights were given to them after long struggles.