Which of the following constitute election offences under the Representation of People rsquo s Act 1...........

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Which of the following constitute election offences under the Representation of People’s Act, 1951?

1) Publication of the results of exit polls during the elections.

2) Promoting enmity on grounds of language.

3) Publication of opinion polls during the entire duration of application of model code of conduct.

4) Booth capturing.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1, 2 and 3

1, 3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: Publication of the results of exit polls during the elections is prohibited during the entire period of the elections, as per the Representation of People's Act, 1951. This constitutes an election offence under this law.

- Statement 2: Promoting enmity on grounds of language is indeed considered an election offence under the Act, as it falls under causing disharmony and ill-will.

- Statement 3: Publication of opinion polls during the entire duration of application of the model code of conduct is not specifically covered under election offences by the Representation of People’s Act, but the Election Commission regulates them.

- Statement 4: Booth capturing is a severe election offence under the Representation of People’s Act.

Given the above understanding:

Correct Answer:

- Option 4: 1, 2 and 4