GS PrelimsPolityElection to Lok Sabha2017

For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by

A

anyone residing in India.

B

a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.

C

any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.

D

any citizen of India.

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. According to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to contest an election to the Lok Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India. 2. Additionally, the person's name must be registered as a voter on the electoral roll of *any* parliamentary constituency in India. 3. Option (A) is incorrect as mere residence is not enough; citizenship and voter registration are required. 4. Option (B) is incorrect. While previously required, the condition of being a resident of the specific constituency from which the election is to be contested was removed by an amendment. Being an elector in *any* parliamentary constituency is sufficient. 5. Option (C) accurately states the requirement: being a citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency. 6. Option (D) is incorrect as being a citizen is necessary but not sufficient; registration in an electoral roll is also mandatory. 7. Therefore, a nomination paper can be filed by any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.

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