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प्रश्न
What is the Universal Adult Franchise?
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उत्तर
The Constitution gives all adult Indian citizens the right to vote, irrespective of caste, sex, religion, social status, wealth, and education. The right to vote is denied to those who are of unsound mental health or are insolvent. This right is called the Universal Adult Franchise.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Important Words: Amendment
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. 1946 | (a) India became independent. |
| 2. 1947 | (b) The Constitution of India was passed. |
| 3. 1949 | (c) The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held. |
| 4. 1950 | (d) The Constitution of India was amended. |
| 5. 1976 | (e) India became a sovereign, democratic, Republic. |
Answer the following question briefly:
Why did the framers of the Constitution decide to promote fraternity among the people of India?
Mention what the Preamble says about ‘Equality’.
How can you say that the Constituent Assembly of India represented all major and smaller communities of the country?
OR
Briefly comment on the statement that the Constituent Assembly looked like a Mini-India.
What is known as the ‘Objectives Resolution’?
What is one main strength of the Indian Constitution?
The Preamble states ‘Justice’ and ‘Liberty’ as the basic objects for which the Indian Republic exists. In this context explain the social, economic, and political dimensions of Justice.
What do you know about the Composition of the Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution of India?
With reference to the Right to Constitutional Remedies, answer the following question:
Why is this right important?
