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Q: Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the franchise under the Indian Democratic System?
  • A. Any citizen above the age of 18 can vote.
  • B. A mentally disabled person has the right to vote.
  • C. Only the notified person in the voter list has the right to vote.
  • D. There is no gender discrimination in relation to suffrage.
Correct Answer: Option B - According to Article 325 and 326 of Indian Constitution every adult citizen (who has attained the age of 18 years) who is included in the voter list has the right to vote except mad person and criminal. A citizen cannot be deprived of franchise by reason of religion, caste, creed or gender.
B. According to Article 325 and 326 of Indian Constitution every adult citizen (who has attained the age of 18 years) who is included in the voter list has the right to vote except mad person and criminal. A citizen cannot be deprived of franchise by reason of religion, caste, creed or gender.

Explanations:

According to Article 325 and 326 of Indian Constitution every adult citizen (who has attained the age of 18 years) who is included in the voter list has the right to vote except mad person and criminal. A citizen cannot be deprived of franchise by reason of religion, caste, creed or gender.