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Consider the following statements regarding electoral rolls and application forms under the election laws in India:1.Form 6 is used for objecting to or seeking the deletion of an entry in electoral rolls.2.The Electoral Registration Officer is a statutory authority appointed under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2
B 1 only
C Neither 1 nor 2
D 2 only

Correct answer: (d) 2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because Form 7 (not Form 6) is used for objection or deletion of entries, whereas Form 6 is for new inclusion. Statement 2 is correct as the Electoral Registration Officer is indeed a statutory authority appointed under the Representation of the People Act, 1950 to maintain electoral rolls.

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