Arrange the following electoral reforms in India in the correct chronological order of their introduction: 1. Compulsory disclosure of criminal records and assets by candidates. 2. Granting of voting rights to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). 3. Introduction of the NOTA (None of the Above) option on EVMs in General Elections. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

Q. Arrange the following electoral reforms in India in the correct chronological order of their introduction:
1.Compulsory disclosure of criminal records and assets by candidates.
2.Granting of voting rights to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).
3.Introduction of the NOTA (None of the Above) option on EVMs in General Elections.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1 - 2 - 3

[B] 2 - 1 - 3

[C] 3 - 1 - 2

[D] 2 - 3 - 1

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Disclosures: 2003 (SC Judgment/ECI notification).
NRI Voting Rights: 2011 (Amendment to RPA 1950).
NOTA: 2013 (SC Judgment in PUCL vs Union of India).