Practicing Success
These days, the method of recording voters' preferences has evolved from its initial form. In the early days, during the first general election, a different approach was adopted. Each polling booth had separate boxes for candidates, with the candidate's election symbol displayed. Voters were provided with blank ballot papers, which they had to drop into the box of their chosen candidate. The process involved the use of around 20 lakh steel boxes. |
What method was initially used to record voters' preferences in the first general election? |
Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) Stamping the candidate's name on the ballot paper Placing the ballot paper in the candidate's box Directly selecting the candidate on a touchscreen device |
Placing the ballot paper in the candidate's box |
These days, the method of recording voters' preferences has evolved from its initial form. In the early days, during the first general election, a different approach was adopted. Each polling booth had separate boxes for candidates, with the candidate's election symbol displayed. Voters were provided with blank ballot papers, which they had to drop into the box of their chosen candidate. The process involved the use of around 20 lakh steel boxes. |