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Chapter 5 Solutions — Universal Franchise and India's Electoral System

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Step-by-step NCERT solutions for Universal Franchise and India's Electoral System (Chapter 5, NCERT Class 8 Social Science) — the full working for every question, not just the final answer. You can also read the Universal Franchise and India's Electoral System textbook chapter.

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  1. Why is universal adult franchise important for a healthy democracy?
  2. What is the meaning of 'secret ballot'? Why is this important in a democracy?
  3. Give examples of direct and indirect elections.
  4. How is the election of members to the Lok Sabha different from that to the Rajya Sabha?
  5. Why do you think a proportion of seats in the Lok Sabha is reserved for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes? Write a short note.
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