A
2, 1, 3, 4
B
1, 2, 4, 3
C
1, 2, 3, 4.
D
2, 1, 4, 3
Correct answer: (a) 2, 1, 3, 4
Explanation
- A
2, 1, 3, 4
2, 1, 3, 4. EVM (first used 1982; general use 1990s–2004) → EPIC (1993) → VVPAT → NOTA (2013).
- B
1, 2, 4, 3
1, 2, 4, 3. Puts EPIC before EVM.
- C
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4. Same EPIC-first error.
- D
2, 1, 4, 3
2, 1, 4, 3. Puts NOTA before VVPAT.
Summary. Official key is (a) 2, 1, 3, 4. EVM, photo ID, VVPAT, NOTA. Also note: EVM 1982 — Parur bye-election; nationwide later; EPIC 1993 — Photo identity card; VVPAT — Rolled out 2013–19; NOTA 2013 — Supreme Court; EVMs then.
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