UPSC Prelims 2002·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

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

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  1. ARs 5,000 and Rs 2,500
  2. BRs 10,000 and Rs 2,500
  3. CRs 10,000 and Rs 5,000Correct
  4. DRs 15,000 and Rs 7,500

Explanation

The correct answer is C because under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the security deposit for a Lok Sabha election is set at Rs 25,000 for General category candidates and Rs 12,500 for SC and ST category candidates. However, based on the specific options provided in this question, it appears to refer to the older deposit amounts that were in effect prior to the 2009 amendment. Before the increase, the deposit amounts were Rs 10,000 for General candidates and Rs 5,000 for SC and ST candidates. Among the given choices, Option C reflects this historical legal requirement. Currently, the amounts have been doubled, but the 2 to 1 ratio between General and SC or ST categories remains constant.
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