On universal adult franchise, the chapter highlights which early Indian document already conceived of it?
AThe Constitution of India Bill (1895), the first non-official attempt to draft an Indian constitution
BThe Indian Councils Act of 1909, which formalised the principle of one person, one vote
CThe Government of India Act 1919, which extended franchise to all literate adults
DThe Cabinet Mission Plan 1946, which guaranteed adult franchise to all British India
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The Constitution of India Bill (1895), the first non-official attempt to draft an Indian constitution
Page 11-12 says the 1895 Constitution of India Bill (the first non-official attempt at drafting a constitution for India) declared every citizen had the right to take part in the country's affairs. The Motilal Nehru Report (1928) reaffirmed this.
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