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Indian Polity Elections

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Consider the following activities indulged in by a candidate during the election campaign

1.Giving gifts to voters to induce them to vote

2.Appealing for votes on the grounds of caste or religion

3.False character assassination of other candidates

4.Propagation and glorification of Sati

Of the above, the ones that constitute corrupt practices are:

1, 2 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3

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Explanation:

4th statement is incorrect regarding activities indulged in by a candidate during the election campaign.

The promotion of, or attempt to promote, feelings of enmity or hatred between different classes of the citizens of India on grounds of religion, race, caste, community, or language, by a candidate or his agent or any other person with the consent of a candidate or his election agent for the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or for prejudicially affecting the election of any candidate.] 8[(3B) The propagation of the practice or the commission of sati or its glorification by a candidate or his agent or any other person with the consent of the candidate or his election agent for the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or for prejudicially affecting the election of any candidate. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “sati” and “glorification” in relation to sati shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 (3 of 1988).]