Question

Q. India’s electoral system has undergone various reforms in history. In this regard, arrange the following events in chronological order of their occurrence-

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• A.
  1-2-3
• B.
  2-3-1
• C.
  1-3-2
• D.
  2-1-3

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1-2-3

Explanation:

1. First time use of EVMs occurred in the general election in Kerala in May, 1982; however, the absence of a specific law prescribing its use led to the Supreme Court striking down that election. After that EVMs were used in 1998 in selected constituencies in the elections to the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi assemblies.

1. Reduction of voting age from 21 years to 18 years for the Lok Sabha as well as the assembly elections by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988.

1. In 2003, an open ballot system was introduced in place of the secret ballot system, for elections to the Rajya Sabha. This was to wipe out the role of money power during Rajya Sabha elections and curb cross voting. Hence under the new system, an elector from a political party has to definitely show the ballot paper after marking his vote to a person who is nominated by that political party for that purpose.