Question 30 from UPSC CSE 2017 - Polity and
Governance

Question

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

IASCODEX · Accepted Answer

Correct Option: C. any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.

Strategy: Focus on precise eligibility: the essential requirement is that the candidate's name appears on an electoral roll of any constituency, not restricted to residency in the specific constituency. Options mentioning 'anyone residing in India' or 'any citizen of India' are too broad. Option C captures the legal requirement without unnecessary restriction or generalization.

Key Info: - **Qualification Criteria:** A person is qualified to contest Lok Sabha elections if they meet the following conditions:
    - **Citizenship:** Must be a citizen of India.
    - **Age:** Must be at least 25 years old.
    - **Electoral Roll:** Must be enrolled as an elector in any parliamentary constituency in India.
- **Residency:** Physical residency within the specific constituency being contested is not mandatory.
- **Nomination Filing:** The nomination paper can be filed by the candidate or by any proposer whose name is on the relevant electoral roll.
- **About Lok Sabha:** The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament, with its members chosen through direct elections.
- **Electoral Roll Definition:** The electoral roll is the official list of eligible voters for a particular constituency. All eligible citizens aged 18 or above may enroll.
- **Nomination Paper Requirements:** Papers must be filed in the prescribed format and accompanied by the required security deposit.

IASCODEX · Answer

Option A: anyone residing in India.

IASCODEX · Answer

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

IASCODEX · Answer

Option D: any citizen of India.