Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: National Voters Day is celebrated ever year on January 25.
Statement-II: The first election in independent India was held on January 25, 1951.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanations –

Statement-I is correct: National Voters Day is celebrated every year on January 25. It was established in 2011 to encourage more young voters to participate in the electoral process. The date marks the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, which was established on January 25, 1950.

Statement-II is incorrect: The first general election in independent India was not held on January 25, 1951. Instead, the first general elections were conducted between October 25, 1951, and February 21, 1952.

Source: The Hindu

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