Consider the following statements about Indian elections : 1. The Co

Consider the following statements about Indian elections :

  • 1. The Constitution provides that elections to the House of the People and the Legislative Assemblies of States are to be held on the basis of universal adult suffrage.
  • 2. The Constitution stipulates that there will be separate electoral rolls for Parliamentary and State Assembly elections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2012
Statement 1 is correct. Article 326 of the Constitution of India explicitly states that elections to the House of the People and the Legislative Assemblies of States shall be on the basis of adult suffrage. Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 325 of the Constitution provides for a single general electoral roll for every territorial constituency for election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State. It prohibits separate electoral rolls based on religion, race, caste, sex, or any of them.
– Article 326: Universal Adult Suffrage for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
– Article 325: Provisions for a single general electoral roll.
– The Election Commission of India is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls.
Universal adult suffrage means that every citizen of India who is not less than 18 years of age and is not otherwise disqualified under the Constitution or any law on grounds of non-residence, unsoundness of mind, crime, or corrupt or illegal practice, is entitled to be registered as a voter in any such election. The system of a single electoral roll aims to prevent discrimination and ensure integrated elections.
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