Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System Class 8 Questions and Answers Social Science Chapter 5
Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System Class 8 Questions and Answers Social Science Chapter 5 The Big Questions (Page 117) Question 1. What is universal adult franchise? Answer: Universal Adult Franchise is the right of all adult citizens (above 18 years of age) to vote in an election, regardless of their caste, gender, role, creed, religion, economical, educational or social status. Question 2. What is an electoral system? Answer: An electoral system is the method and rules used for electing representatives in a democracy. It explains how people vote, how the votes are counted, and how winners are chosen. It helps make elections fair and lets people take part in choosing their leaders. Question 3. How does India’s electoral system work? Answer: India’s electoral system works through free and fair elections where representatives are chosen by the people using secret ballots, based on the principle of Universal Adult Franchise which means every adult citizen has the right to v...