If voters vote only on the basis of caste or religion which democratic aim of elections can weaken?

Correct answer: Accountability based on policy and performance

Correct answer: A. Caste or religion may be important parts of people’s identities, but if voters choose only on that single basis, they may not examine policies, public work or the performance of a representative. Elections are meant not only to select a person but also to give citizens a way to evaluate leaders and make them answerable. A is correct because identity-only voting can weaken accountability based on policy and performance. B is wrong because identity-based voting does not determine how many polling booths exist. C is wrong because the legal voting age is not changed by the reason someone chooses a candidate. D is wrong because the counting date is an administrative matter. This does not mean identity-related concerns must be ignored; it means democratic judgment should not be limited to identity alone. Memory cue: evaluate identity, issues and performance together.