Which of the following states used EVMs for the first time in the general elections held in May 1982?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kerala.
The Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) was used for the first time in India during a by-election in May 1982 in the Paravur Assembly constituency in the state of Kerala. This marked the beginning of India's journey toward electronic voting, replacing traditional paper ballots.
However, the Supreme Court later struck down the election results due to the lack of a legal framework at that time for using EVMs. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 was subsequently amended in 1989 to legally permit the use of EVMs in Indian elections.