GS PrelimsPolityMunicipalities2000

A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that

A

he obtains permission from the principal of his college

B

he is a member of a political party

C

his name figures in the Voters’ List

D

he files a declaration owing allegiance to the Constitution of India

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The question concerns the conditions for the validity of nomination for a college student wishing to be elected to the Municipal Council. 2. Eligibility to contest elections in India primarily requires citizenship, meeting the minimum age requirement (21 years for Municipalities), and being registered as a voter. 3. Option (A) is irrelevant. Option (B) is not mandatory. Option (D), while important for citizenship, is not the specific procedural check at nomination compared to voter registration. 4. Option (C) states that "his name figures in the Voters’ List". Being a registered elector is a fundamental prerequisite to contest elections. Therefore, inclusion in the Voters' List is an essential condition for a valid nomination.

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