- The Election Commission is responsible for preparing and updating the electoral rolls. - Electoral rolls are revised periodically; a complete revision is usually done annually, not just every five years. - While EPIC is widely used, multiple alternative identity documents are accepted for voting. - The right to vote can be legally denied to persons convicted of certain criminal offences or those declared of unsound mind by a court.
Which one of the following statements is *not* correct ? (a) It is the responsibility of the Election Commission to get the names of all eligible voters put on the voters list (b) Normally a complete revision of the list takes place every five years (c) Possessing Election Photo Identity Card is compulsory for voting (d) In rare situations, some criminals and persons with unsound mind can be denied the right to vote
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010 · Topic: Election Commission (Preparation and Revision of Electoral Rolls)
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