Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Critical Reasoning
The Election Commission has revised upwards the ceiling of total expenditure on all counts for Lok Sabha candidates to Rs. x lakh. Which of the following, if true, will make the ceiling an effective measure for a free and fair election?
Submission of the accounts in time for all election expenses of the candidate to the Election Commission
Maintaining law and order for a free and fair poll
Maintaining present price level at the time of the next elections
Strict implementation of the above law
Strict implementation of the above law
Solution
This is the most crucial factor. If the Election Commission doesn't enforce the spending limits rigorously, the ceiling becomes meaningless. Candidates could overspend without consequences, undermining the goal of a fair election.
The correct answer is (D) : Strict implementation of the above law