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Question
What is the Universal Adult Franchise?
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Solution
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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| Column A | Column B |
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| 2. B. R. Ambedkar | (b) First Prime Minister of India |
| 3. Frank Anthony | (c) Representative of the Parsees. |
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| Column A | Column B |
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| 2. 1947 | (b) The Constitution of India was passed. |
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| 4. 1950 | (d) The Constitution of India was amended. |
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