Q. Which of the following functions are performed by Returning officer of a Parliamentary or assembly constituency?
1. Candidates contesting election take oath before him/her.
2. Preparing electoral rolls for a Parliamentary or assembly constituency.
3. Counting of votes under his/her supervision
4. Conducting poll at polling station.
5. Preparing the list of competing candidates in election.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Candidates contesting election take oath before him/her. 2. Preparing electoral rolls for a Parliamentary or assembly constituency. 3. Counting of votes under his/her supervision 4. Conducting poll at polling station. 5. Preparing the list of competing candidates in election. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. The candidates take oath before the person authorized by Election Commission. For any particular election, the authorized persons are principally the Returning Officer and the Assistant Returning Officer
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Electoral Registration officer is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls for a Parliamentary or assembly constituency.
Statement 3 is correct. After the polling has finalized, the votes are counted under the supervision of Returning Officers and the observers appointed by the Election commission.
Statement 4 is incorrect. The Presiding officer with the assistance of polling officers conducts polls at a polling station. Statement 5 is correct. After nomination of candidate is complete, a list of competing candidates is prepared by the Returning Officers and ballot papers are printed
