If nomination scrutiny finds the candidate's age eligibility incomplete on what basis will officials decide?

Correct answer: On eligibility rules

Correct answer: A, officials will decide on the basis of eligibility rules. Nomination scrutiny is the stage at which election officials examine whether a candidate has met the legal and procedural requirements for contesting. Age eligibility is an objective condition, so the decision should rely on the applicable rule and verified information, not on popularity or appearance. Option A is correct because it identifies the lawful standard used in scrutiny. Option B is wrong because poster colour has no legal connection with a candidate's age. Option C is wrong because the size of a meeting shows popularity, not legal eligibility. Option D is wrong because slogan length is a campaign feature, not a qualification for nomination. The important distinction is between eligibility and popularity: a candidate may attract a large crowd and still fail a legal requirement. Memory cue: nomination scrutiny asks whether the candidate qualifies under rules, not whether the campaign looks attractive.