How many percent of the eligible voters of the first general election held from October 1951 to February 1952, were literate?

15%

The correct answer is option (2) - 15%

Preparing for the first general election became a monumental undertaking, unparalleled in its scale. With approximately 17 crore eligible voters, tasked with electing around 3,200 Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) and 489 Members of the Lok Sabha, it was clear that special measures were needed. Only 15 percent of the eligible voters were literate, necessitating the implementation of a unique method of voting. The Election Commission trained over 3 lakh officers and polling staff to conduct the elections, ensuring the smooth execution of this historic event.