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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

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When is the National Voters Day observed by the Election Commission of India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 25 January

  • Election Commission of India came into existence on the 25th January, 1950. ECI celebrated 60 years of its illustrious journey on 25th Jan., 2010.
  • The National Voters’ Day Launched on the Valedictory function of the Diamond Jubilee celebration was organized on 25th January, 2011, the next Foundation Day celebration of the Commission.
  • Hon’ble President gave away Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to five such voters in the function in New Delhi to mark the national level launch of the National Voters’ Day.
  • Article 324 Part XV of the Constitution of India that provides for setting up of the Election Commission of India was one of the exceptional provisions that were brought in force on 26 November, 1949 while the rest of the Constitutional provisions were adopted later on 26th January, 1950.