Political Science · Political Processes in India
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
AIn the case of preventive custody, a person can vote in India
BIf a person is confined in a prison under a sentence, he is not eligible to vote
CAt the panchayat and municipality levels, the minimum age for contesting elections is 21 years
DThere is a provision of compulsory voting in India ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) There is a provision of compulsory voting in India — The statement about compulsory voting is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement about compulsory voting is not correct, so that is the answer.
★India has no provision for compulsory voting.
★Voting remains a voluntary act for citizens.
★A person in preventive custody can indeed vote.
★A person serving a prison sentence cannot vote.
★The minimum age to contest local-body polls is 21.
★Thus the incorrect statement is the one about compulsory voting.
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