In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of Security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is:
✓ Correct answer: c) ₹10,000 and ₹5,000
ExplanationIn 2002, the amount of security deposited for general category and SC/ST category candidates were ₹10,000 and ₹5,000 respectively for Lok Sabha elections.However , after some amendments in RPA Act 1951, Security Deposit Amounts (as of 2024) is:1. Lok Sabha Elections (Lower House of Parliament):General Category Candidates: ₹25,000SC/ST Candidates: ₹12,5002. State Legislative Assembly Elections:General Category Candidates: ₹10,000SC/ST Candidates: ₹5,000 A candidate’s security deposit is forfeited if they fail to secure more than one-sixth (16.67%) of the valid votes polled in their constituency.UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 202 202
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