If an eligible citizen finds the process of adding their name to the voters' list very complex, what effect may this have on electoral participation?

Correct answer: Participation may decrease

Correct answer: A, participation may decrease. An eligible citizen can vote only when the person is properly registered and can complete the required process. If registration or name addition is difficult to understand, requires unnecessary obstacles, or seems inaccessible, some citizens may give up, delay registration, or remain absent from the electoral roll. This reduces practical participation even though the legal right to vote exists. Option A is therefore the direct effect. Option B is wrong because administrative complexity does not change the legal voting age. Option C is wrong because a person's registration difficulty does not change whether a seat is reserved. Option D is wrong because voter registration cannot double the number of Members of Parliament. The key distinction is between having a formal right and being able to use it in practice. Memory cue: difficult registration can create exclusion; simple registration supports inclusion.