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Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
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Correct answer: Constitutional Right
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: C) Constitutional Right š Explanation: While the Constitution provides for adult suffrage under Article 326, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that the 'Right to Vote' and to be elected is a 'Constitutional Right' (or Statutory Right) rather than a Fundamental Right. It is granted by the law of the land, specifically the Representation of the People Act.