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Regarding the annual observance of National Voters' Day in India, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. It is celebrated across India on January 25 every year.Answer
  2. B
    The chosen date commemorates the enactment of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
  3. The Election Commission of India serves as the primary nodal authority for organizing the national events and activities.Answer
  4. D
    The annual observance was instituted in 1950 immediately following the constitution of the Election Commission.

Answer

The statements confirming that National Voters' Day is celebrated on January 25 every year and that the Election Commission of India serves as the primary organizing authority are correct.
National Voters' Day is observed every year on January 25 across India. The Election Commission of India (ECI), established on January 25, 1950, acts as the primary organizing body for the national event aimed at encouraging and enrolling young voters.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Verify the official calendar date for National Voters' Day in India.
National Voters' Day is observed annually on January 25.
It was officially designated by the Union Cabinet to be celebrated every year on January 25 starting from 2011.
2
Determine the historical event associated with the choice of January 25.
January 25 marks the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI), founded on January 25, 1950.
The date commemorates the establishment of the constitutional election body, not the enactment of the Representation of the People Act.
3
Identify the nodal organizing agency and the inception year.
The Election Commission of India organizes the event, and the day was instituted in 2011 (on the 61st foundation day of the ECI).
The ECI utilizes this day to launch voter awareness drives, enroll new young voters, and present national awards.

Key Concept

Commemoration and institutional details of National Voters' Day in India
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