Question : When does Lok Sabha or a Vidhan Sabha election candidate forfeit his security deposit?
Option 1: When he fails to win the election
Option 2: When he fails to secure even 1/4th of total votes polled
Option 3: When he fails to secure even 1/5th of total votes polled
Option 4: When he fails to secure even1/6th of total votes polled
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Correct Answer: When he fails to secure even1/6 th of total votes polled
Solution : The correct option is When he fails to secure even1/6 th of total votes polled
In India, a Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha election candidate forfeits their security deposit if they fail to secure a minimum percentage of the total valid votes cast in their constituency. A Lok Sabha election candidate loses their security deposit if they fail to secure at least one-sixth (16.67%) of the total valid votes in their constituency. In Vidhan Sabha (State Legislative Assembly) elections, the minimum required percentage of votes to avoid forfeiture of the security deposit is typically one-sixth (16.67%) .
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