Voting Rights | MCQs

Explanation

The citizens of FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) were granted the right to vote in 1997 general elections.

Before this, only Maliks (tribal elders) had voting rights under a limited franchise system.

Explanation

The first direct elections in the country after independence took place for the  Punjab State Legislature between 10 and 20 March 1951.

The election was held with 197 seats.

The remaining seats were unanimously filled, but more than 939 candidates ran for 189 seats.