Which of the following statements regarding the electoral rolls is/are

Which of the following statements regarding the electoral rolls is/are correct ?

  • 1. There is one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency.
  • 2. No person is ineligible for inclusion in the electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or any of them.
  • 3. A citizen of India, not less than 18 years of age, can cast his/her vote unless disqualified under a law of an appropriate legislature.

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1 only
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
All three statements are correct regarding the electoral rolls in India as per constitutional provisions and relevant laws.
Statement 1 is correct as per Article 325 and the Representation of the People Acts, ensuring uniformity. Statement 2 directly reflects the prohibition of discrimination based on religion, race, caste, or sex in electoral rolls (Article 325). Statement 3 states the eligibility criteria for voting (age 18 as per Article 326 after the 61st Amendment, 1988) unless legally disqualified.
Article 324 vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India. The Representation of the People Act, 1950, deals with the preparation of electoral rolls, and the Representation of the People Act, 1951, deals with the conduct of elections and qualifications/disqualifications.