Electoral Reforms — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about electoral reforms in India: 1. The Election Commission can implement all electoral reforms through its rule-making powers 2. NOTA votes are counted in determining the winner of an election 3. The Lily Thomas judgment mandated immediate disqualification of convicted legislators 4. Electoral bonds were struck down by the Supreme Court in 2024 Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following committees/commissions recommended state funding of elections in India?

Consider the following statements about VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail): 1. It was introduced to address concerns about EVM reliability 2. The Supreme Court has mandated 100% VVPAT verification in all elections 3. VVPAT slips are counted in case of disputes about EVM results 4. It maintains the secrecy of voting while providing verification Which of the statements given above are correct?

The concept of 'simultaneous elections' as an electoral reform primarily aims to:

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation of the Election Commission for electoral reforms?