Question

Nowadays which machine is used to record votes?
A. Electronic voting machine
B. Electronic visual machine
C. Electronic video machine
D. Electronic voting machine

Answer 1

Hint: Previously ballot papers were used in India to record votes where the voters used to put a stamp against the candidate of their choice. This method was eventually replaced by EVM which is an electronic method of recording votes.

Complete answer:
It is an independently operated device that is not attached to any other device. It is used to record votes in the state and national elections of India. It is an electronic system of recording votes. The name of the contestant is written against the party symbol on the machine and the voter has to vote for the candidate of his/her choice. After the completion of the voting process, the machines are sealed and taken to a secured place. Thereafter, the votes received by each candidate are counted. Whoever secures the highest number of votes wins the election and the results are announced.

Advantages associated with the use of EVM are:
1) It is environment friendly
2) It does not use electricity
3) It can be easily used by disabled people
4) It gives fast results and avoids delays

Therefore the correct answer is Option A) Electronic voting machine.

Note:
It was used for the first time in Kerala in the Paravur constituency in 1982. The use of EVM became a common trend particularly after the election of 2004. The ballot paper had its own disadvantages of rigging which led to the adoption of EVM for conducting elections in India.