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Electoral Politics — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesElectoral Politics1 Mark
MCQ
Which among the following is not the function of Returning officer?
  • A
    Scrutinising the nomination papers of the contestants.
  • B
    Preparation of ballot papers with the allotted symbols for the contestants.
  • ✓
    Allotment of symbols for the contesting candidates.
  • D
    Protecting the electoral booths against malpractices.
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Answer

Correct option: C.
Allotment of symbols for the contesting candidates.
The Returning Officer is responsible for conducting elections in the parliamentary or assembly constituency as per the Representation of Peoples Act $1951.$ Whereas, options $A, B$ and $D$ are the functions of Returning Officer. The Election Commission allots symbols to recognize political parties and the candidates for election.
Hence, option $C$ is correct answer.

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