GK Question

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Under Section 60 of Representation of People Act, 1951, certain categories of voters like armed forces personnel, government employees posted abroad, and preventive detainees can vote through ______ ballot.

  1. electronic
  2. postal
  3. proxy
  4. absentee

Answer: postal

Section 60, R.P. Act: Postal ballot facility for: (a) Armed forces personnel, (b) Government employees posted outside India, (c) Preventive detainees, (d) Election officials on duty. ECI has expanded facility: (a) Senior citizens 85+, (b) Persons with disabilities, (c) Essential service employees. Enhances inclusive participation while maintaining electoral integrity through secure postal voting procedures.

Topic Electoral Reforms - Postal Ballot
Exam Relevance Voting facility provision frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams