UPSC 2017PolityModerate

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

A
Fundamental Right
B
Natural Right
C
Constitutional Right
Correct Answer
D
Legal Right

Explanation

The Right to Vote is a Constitutional Right because it is explicitly derived from Article 326 of the Constitution, which mandates that elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies be held on the basis of adult suffrage. While it is frequently called a legal or statutory right because it is regulated by the Representation of the People Act (1951), its direct inclusion in the constitutional text makes "Constitutional Right" the most accurate classification. This question tests the candidate's ability to identify the primary source of democratic rights and the specific provisions of Part XV of the Indian Constitution.

RightsRight to VoteRight to voteRight to be electedFundamental RightNatural RightConstitutional RightLegal RightArticle 326

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