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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state launched the Voters Helpline Number - 1950 and mobile app for people with disabilities on the occasion of National Voters Day?
A
Mizoram
B
Meghalaya
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Andra Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The EVMs were used first time in the general election (entire state) to the assembly of Goa in 1999.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process, Government of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as “National Voters’ Day".

Detailed explanation-3: -The commission was established in 1950 and originally only had one Chief Election Commissioner. Two additional Commissioners were appointed to the commission for the first time on 16 October 1989 (on the eve of the 1989 General Election), but they had a very short tenure, ending on 1 January 1990.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Voter Service Portal (NVSP) has been launched on 25th January 2015 on the occasion of National Voters’ Day Hon’ble Former President of India Dr. Abdul Kalam.

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