Question

What is Universal Adult Franchise?

• A. All the people aged 18 years and above, regardless of his or her caste, religion, and gender can vote.
• B. All citizens of the country aged 18 years and above, regardless of his or her caste, religion, and gender can vote.
• C. All educated citizens aged 19 years and above, regardless of his or her caste, religion, and gender can vote.
• D. All citizens of the country aged 17 years and above, regardless of his or her caste, religion, and gender can vote.

Answer 1

The correct option is B All citizens of the country aged 18 years and above, regardless of his or her caste, religion, and gender can vote.

In India, the Universal Adult Franchise guarantees every adult a vote. All citizens, aged 18 years and above, regardless of his or her caste, religion, and gender is allowed to vote.