2021 · Q99
Which of the following statements regarding the electoral rolls is/are correct?
- 1There is one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency.
- 2No person is ineligible for inclusion in the electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or any of them.
- 3A citizen of India, not less than 18 years of age, can cast his/her vote unless disqualified under a law of an appropriate legislature.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B1, 2 and 3
- C2 and 3 only
- D1 and 2 only
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Articles 324-329 provide for one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency; no person is ineligible for inclusion on grounds only of religion, race, caste or sex; and every Indian citizen not less than 18 years of age is entitled to vote unless disqualified under law. Hence 1, 2 and 3.