Class 8 Social Science Chapter 5: Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System — practice questions with answers
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Q1. A right granted by the constitution or government, especially the right to vote, is called a ______.
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Answer: franchise
Why: Suffrage is a synonym. [p.118]
Why: Suffrage is a synonym. [p.118]
Q2. What does universal adult franchise mean in India?
- Every adult citizen has the right to vote, regardless of caste, religion, gender, wealth or education
- Only educated adults can vote
- Only men can vote
- Only property owners can vote
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Answer: A. Every adult citizen has the right to vote, regardless of caste, religion, gender, wealth or education
Why: It was a feature from the outset. [p.118]
Why: It was a feature from the outset. [p.118]
Q3. An area whose voters elect a representative to a legislative body is called a ______.
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Answer: constituency
Why: The Lok Sabha has 543. [p.119]
Why: The Lok Sabha has 543. [p.119]
Q4. India has 3.1 million elected representatives in local bodies, 1.3 million of them women. About how many are men (millions, one decimal)?
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Answer: 1.8 (± 0.01)
Why: 3.1 − 1.3 = 1.8 million. [p.119]
Why: 3.1 − 1.3 = 1.8 million. [p.119]
Q5. About 34% of eligible voters did not vote in 2024. What percentage did vote?
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Answer: 66 (± 0)
Why: 100 − 34 = 66%. [p.123]
Why: 100 − 34 = 66%. [p.123]
Q6. In a class election for Class Representative, 33 votes were cast and 1 ballot was invalid. How many valid votes were there?
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Answer: 32 (± 0)
Why: 33 − 1 = 32. [p.125]
Why: 33 − 1 = 32. [p.125]
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