Q. With reference to the Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers, consider the following statements:
1.These are 10-digit alphanumeric codes that consist of a combination of letters and numbers.
2.The EPIC number is assigned at the constituency level and may change if a voter shifts residence within the same state.
3.The first four characters of the EPIC number always indicate the voter’s Lok Sabha constituency.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. EPIC numbers are 10-digit alphanumeric codes consisting of a combination of letters and numbers.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The EPIC number is a unique identifier that remains the same even if a voter changes their address within the same state. If a voter shifts residence, they can apply for an address change, but their EPIC number remains constant. The first few characters of the EPIC number indicate the state or issuing authority, but they do not always represent the Lok Sabha constituency. The structure varies based on the election office’s coding system.
Source: The Hindu
