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Q. What is the role of the Symbol Loading Unit (SLU) in the context of VVPAT usage during elections?

[A] It records the votes cast by the voters

[B] It is used for loading candidate symbols onto the VVPATs

[C] It tabulates and displays election results

[D] It serves as a backup memory for EVMs

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The SLU is specifically designed to load candidate symbols onto the VVPATs, which is crucial for ensuring that the VVPATs display the correct symbols associated with each candidate during voting. This process is essential for the integrity of the voting system as it links candidate choices visibly for voter verification.

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Q. What is the role of the Symbol Loading Unit (SLU) in the context of VVPAT usage during elections?

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