The Elections Act 2017

The ‘Explanation’ in section 99 subsection 1 states that ““Tamper-evident bag” means a specially designed bag approved by the Commission, having one or more indicators which, if breached, can reasonably be expected to provide visible evidence that tampering has occurred.” Option ‘C’ incorrectly spells the bag as temper-evident instead of tamper-evident. Hence, option ‘D’ is correct.

As per the Act, “a census block shall not be divided except in exceptional circumstances for reasons to be recorded” (section 2 point no. xvi, a, III). Hence, option ‘B’ is correct.

Section 9 subsection 5 states that such a person “within thirty days of the declaration, prefer an appeal to the Supreme Court.” Hence, option ‘D’ is correct.

As per section 9’s ‘explanation’, “If the turnout of women voters is less than ten percent of the total votes polled in a constituency, the Commission may presume …”. Hence, option ‘B’ is correct.

As per section 2 point (xxxv) of the Act, such a person is referred to as “Revising Authority”. Hence, option ‘B’ is correct.

Section 2 point (xxvi) of the Act states that “Member” refers to “member of an Assembly, the Senate or a local government”. Hence, option ‘B’ is the answer.

Section 155 subsection 1 states that “Any person aggrieved by the final decision of the Election Tribunal in respect of an election petition challenging election to an Assembly or Senate may, within thirty days of the date of the decision, appeal to the Supreme Court.” Hence, option ‘D’ is correct since neither of the options from ‘A’ to ‘B’ lists the Supreme Court.

As per section 21 subsection 4, “The Commission shall, after hearing and considering the representations, if any, received by it, make such amendments, alterations or modifications in the preliminary list of constituencies published under sub-section (1) as it thinks fit or necessary, and shall, within a period of thirty days …”. Hence, option ‘C’ is correct.

As per the Act, a “political party” refers to “an association of citizens or a combination or group of such associations formed with a view to propagating or influencing political opinion …” (section 2 point xxviii). Hence, option ‘C’ is correct.

As per section 129 subsection 1, “The term of office of a Member of the Senate shall commence on the date of the first meeting of the Senate held after the names of the persons elected to the Senate are notified by the Commission.” Hence, option ‘A’ is correct.