A
Neither 1 nor 2
B
2 only
C
1 only
D
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer: (c) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Form 6 is indeed the statutory application submitted by individuals to enroll as new voters under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Statement 2 is incorrect because Special Intensive Revision drives are conducted by the Election Commission of India, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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