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What is the core principle of ‘Universal Adult Franchise’ as adopted by India?

• Only educated citizens can vote.

• Every adult citizen gets one vote, and each vote has equal value.

• Only citizens who own property can vote.

• Citizens vote based on their community.

What is the significance of the ‘Right to Vote’ in a democratic society?

• It allows citizens to express their opinions freely.

• It ensures that only the wealthy can influence politics.

• It is a privilege granted to select individuals.

• It empowers citizens to choose their representatives.

What role does the Election Commission of India play in the electoral process?

• It appoints the Prime Minister.

• It decides the political parties' funding.

• It conducts elections and ensures free and fair voting.

• It drafts the Constitution.

What percentage of Indians were allowed to vote before Independence in 1947?

• 100

• 35

• 13

• 34

One of the main reasons for adopting universal franchise at Independence, despite low literacy rates, was to:

• Ensure that elected representatives would be answerable to all sections of society.

  
  

• Follow the British system of voting.

  
  

• Limit the number of political parties.

  
  

• Increase the complexity of elections.

  
  

What is the primary function of the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system in Indian elections?

• To count votes more quickly.

• To ensure the security of ballot boxes.

• To allow voters to change their votes after submission.

• To provide a physical verification of votes cast electronically.

What was a new accessibility measure introduced for the first time across India in the 2024 General Elections?

• A separate election day for urban voters

  
  

• Online voting for all citizens

  
  

• Allowing children to vote on behalf of their parents

  
  

• Home voting for the elderly and people with disabilities

  
  

In an election, why is the use of a ‘secret ballot’ important?

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  To make the counting process faster.

  
  

• To ensure the voting process is private and fair, so no one knows who a person voted for.

  
  

• To save paper by using smaller ballot papers.

  
  

• To allow the election officer to choose the winner.

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What does the “None Of The Above” (NOTA) option on a ballot allow a voter to do?

• Vote for all the candidates at once.

  
  

• Suggest a new candidate for the election.

  
  

• Cast a blank vote that is considered invalid.

  
  

• Formally reject all the candidates standing for election.

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Which body is responsible for conducting elections for local governments like Gram Panchayats and city municipalities?

• The Election Commission of India (ECI)

  
  

• The Parliament of India

  
  

• The State Election Commissions

  
  

• The District Collector’s Office