CTET PAPER II 2021 · PYQ · Civics / Indian Democracy · medium
In the context of democracy in India, which of the following statements is false?
A.A small section of Indian population could vote even before independence of India.
B.India adopted representative democracy after independence.
C.In India people participate indirectly in the working of the government.
D.The first general election after independence was held in 1950.✓ Correct
Explanation
The first general election in independent India was held in 1951-52, NOT in 1950. The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, but the first general elections took place between October 1951 and February 1952. The other statements are true: under the Government of India Act 1935, a limited section could vote based on property qualifications; India did adopt representative democracy after independence; and people participate indirectly through elected representatives.
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