Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Social Movements

Question:
Select a statement which describes Charter movement in England.
Options:
A secret society which created charts and maps in England.
A movement started in England demanding universal male suffrage in the elections to English Parliament.
The social movement raised demands about standardizing and charting ship routes on international water.
A movement emerged in England which demanded voting rights for women.
Correct Answer:
A movement started in England demanding universal male suffrage in the elections to English Parliament.
Explanation:
Chartism was a social movement for parliamentary representation in England. In 1839, more than 1.25 million people signed the People’s Charter asking for universal male suffrage.