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Which of the following statements regarding Representation of People Act, 1950 is NOT correct?

  1. The act lays down the qualification of voters
  2. It describes the procedure for the preparation of electoral rolls
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Option 4 : Neither 1 nor 2
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The correct answer is option 4 i.e Neither 1 nor 2.

Both the statements are correct (Question asks NOT correct!)

  • Representation of People Act, 1950 lays down the qualification of voters. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
  • The RPA, 1950 describes the procedure for the preparation of electoral rolls. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
  • It lays down procedures for delimitation of constituencies.
  • Provides for the allocation of seats in the House of the People and in the Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of States.
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