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What is the eligibility age, after the changes made in March 2024, for senior citizens to vote by postal ballot?
Detailed Explanation:
The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 were amended in March 2024 to raise the minimum age for senior citizens eligible to vote by postal ballot from 80 years to 85 years.
The change was made after a review showed that 97–98% of senior citizens above 80 years preferred to vote in person, so the age limit was raised to better target those who actually need the postal facility.
If 'One Nation One Election' is to be realized in India, which Article of the Indian Constitution will require an amendment?
Detailed Explanation:
One Nation One Election requires synchronizing terms of Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies, necessitating amendments to multiple constitutional articles.
Article 83 fixes Lok Sabha's 5-year term; Article 172 fixes State Assemblies' 5-year term; Article 85 (President's power to dissolve Lok Sabha) and Article 174 (Governor's power to dissolve Assemblies) govern premature dissolution. Article 356 (President's Rule) may also need modification to prevent disruption of synchronized cycles.
Therefore, multiple articles require amendments, making Option 5 the correct answer.
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