Question Paper
Class / Subject: Class 8 (CBSE) · Social Science
Chapter: Chapter 5 — Chapter 5: Universal Franchise and India's Electoral System
Time Allowed: 32 minutes
Max Marks: 16
1. What does universal franchise mean? [1]
(A) Every adult citizen has the right to vote
(B) Only property owners can vote
(C) Only men can vote
(D) No one can vote
2. What was voting often limited to before universal franchise? [1]
(A) Specific groups like property owners or men
(B) Everyone, without restriction
(C) Only children
(D) Only foreigners
3. When did India adopt universal adult franchise? [1]
(A) From its first general election in 1951-52
(B) In 2000
(C) Never adopted it
(D) Only in 1947
4. What is the voting age in India today? [1]
(A) 18
(B) 21 only, never changed
(C) 25
(D) 16
5. What does universal franchise ensure? [1]
(A) Everyone's voice matters in elections
(B) Only the wealthy have a voice
(C) No one has a voice
(D) Only men have a voice
6. What does universal franchise make democracy? [1]
(A) More inclusive and representative
(B) Less inclusive
(C) Unchanged
(D) Exclusive to a few groups
7. What principle does universal franchise reflect? [1]
(A) Political equality
(B) Political inequality
(C) No specific principle
(D) Economic equality only
8. Why is universal franchise important? [1]
(A) It ensures fair representation for all citizens
(B) No reason
(C) Only for wealthy citizens
(D) It's not important
9. What must citizens do before voting? [1]
(A) Register as voters
(B) Nothing, anyone can vote without registering
(C) Pay a fee
(D) Take a test
10. Who oversees India's electoral process? [1]
(A) The Election Commission of India (ECI)
(B) The Prime Minister directly
(C) No one oversees it
(D) Only local governments
11. What happens during the campaign period? [1]
(A) Parties share plans and promises with voters
(B) Nothing happens
(C) Voting takes place
(D) Counting takes place
12. What device is used for voting in India? [1]
(A) Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
(B) Paper ballots only, no other method
(C) No device is used
(D) Mobile phones only
13. What happens after voting closes? [1]
(A) Votes are counted
(B) Nothing happens
(C) Campaigning begins
(D) Registration starts
14. What determines who forms the government? [1]
(A) The candidate or party with the most votes
(B) Random selection
(C) The oldest candidate
(D) The wealthiest candidate
15. What does the ECI ensure? [1]
(A) Fairness and transparency in elections
(B) Unfair advantages for one party
(C) No specific standards
(D) Nothing important
16. Why is a fair electoral process important? [1]
(A) It ensures democracy reflects the people's will
(B) No reason
(C) Only for candidates' benefit
(D) It's not important