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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has introduced military draft for both men and women
A
Russia
B
Canada
C
Switzerland
D
Sweden
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most countries that use conscription systems only conscript men; a few countries also conscript women. For example, Norway, Sweden, North Korea, Israel, and Eritrea conscript both men and women.

Detailed explanation-2: -South Korea In this country, all able-bodied Korean males between the age of 18-28 are required to serve in the country’s military for about two years.

Detailed explanation-3: -While women officers and enlisted personnel serve with distinction in the U.S. Armed Forces, women have never been subject to Selective Service registration or a military draft in America.

Detailed explanation-4: -A draft is the mandatory enrollment of individuals into the armed forces. The United States military has been all-volunteer since 1973. But an act of Congress could still reinstate the draft in case of a national emergency.

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