With reference to the lsquo Representation of the People Act 1950 rsquo a person shall be disqualifi...........

Indian Governance and Polity(UPPCS) Electoral System

With reference to the ‘Representation of the People Act, 1950’, a person shall be disqualified for registration in an electoral

roll if he

is not a citizen of India

is of unsound mind

Both (a) and (b)

None of the above

Explanation:
As per the ‘Representation of the People Act, 1950’, A person shall be disqualified for registration in an electoral roll if he—

is not a citizen of India; or
is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; or
(is for the time being disqualified from voting under the provisions of any law relating to corrupt practices and other offences in connection with elections.

The name of any person who becomes so disqualified after registration shall forthwith be struck off the electoral roll in which it is included.