If scrutiny of nomination becomes only a formality and eligibility is not checked, what problem will arise?

Correct answer: Ineligible candidates may enter the electoral contest.

Direct answer: B is correct. Scrutiny is the checking stage after nomination papers are submitted. Its purpose is to examine whether the candidate satisfies the legal and procedural requirements and whether the submitted documents are in order. If scrutiny is treated as a mere formality, errors or disqualifications may be missed. As a result, a person who should not be allowed to contest may appear on the candidate list, or the election process may later face disputes and loss of public confidence. A is unrelated: checking nominations does not automatically correct voter records. C is also unrelated because scrutiny does not decide whether campaign activity occurs. D reverses the normal order; counting follows polling, not scrutiny. The important distinction is that nomination is submission, while scrutiny is verification. Memory cue: “scrutiny means serious checking,” not simply accepting every paper.