Question

Why was India's experiment with universal adult franchise described as 'bold and risky'? Explain.

Answer 1

1. The elections were unique because of the large size of the country and the diverse electorate.
2. The year 1952 was a significant challenge for impoverished and illiterate nations.
3. Until that time, democracy had been exclusively present in the most prosperous countries, primarily in Europe and North America, where the majority of the population was nearly literate.