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How does asking votes in the name of religion or caste weaken electoral debate?

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Correct answer: It shifts attention from policy issues to identity-based polarisation

Answer: A. Electoral debate should help citizens compare policies, public services, candidates’ records, and plans for solving common problems. When votes are sought mainly in the name of religion or caste, political appeals may focus on group identity and fear rather than on these substantive issues. Such appeals can divide citizens into opposing groups and polarise the campaign, reducing the space for reasoned discussion. A is correct. B is wrong because identity-based appeals do not correct or update the voter list. C is wrong because they do not make the ballot more secret. D is wrong because counting methods are not made scientific by the identity used in campaigning. The warning is not that religion or caste can never be discussed; the problem is using identity to distract, divide, or seek votes unfairly instead of addressing public policy.

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