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Question No. 201Interactive Test Mode
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Q201. In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of Security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is:

In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of Security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — ₹10,000 and ₹5,000

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At the time the question was asked (2002), the security deposit for Lok Sabha elections was ₹10,000 for General Category candidates and ₹5,000 for SC/ST candidates under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Note: Following subsequent amendments, the current security deposit for Lok Sabha elections is ₹25,000 for General candidates and ₹12,500 for SC/ST candidates.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q201)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Parliament & Legislature
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — ₹10,000 and ₹5,000

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q201

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 201 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Polity (Parliament & Legislature) question is Option (C): "₹10,000 and ₹5,000". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Parliament & Legislature". You can explore all repeated questions from Parliament & Legislature in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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