Question

Which of the options given below is applicable to the principle of Universal Adult Franchise?

• A. Only rich and educated can vote.
• B. Only men can vote.
• C. All citizens aged $18$ and above can vote.
• D. Only employed people can vote.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

All citizens aged $18$ and above can vote.

Universal means everyone, adult means 18 and above and suffrage means the right to vote. This right to vote is entitled to all irrespective of their caste, class, religion, race, status, etc.