Question

Which of the following amendments are sought to be introduced in the Representation of the People Act through Amendment Bill, 2018?

I. Proxy voting
II. Gender-neutral provisions
III. Allocation of seats
IV. Delimitation of constituencies

Options

• I, II, III, IV

• III, IV

• I, II

• I, II

Answer 1

I, II

Explanation:

The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill,  2017 was passed by Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to amend the Representation of People Act, 1950 and the Representation of People Act, 1951 to allow for proxy voting and to make certain provisions of the Act gender-neutral. Therefore, both I and II are correct.