In India's electoral system, what do the voter list and polling booth together ensure?

Correct answer: Identification of an eligible voter and a facility to cast a vote

Answer: A. The two parts have different but connected functions. The voter list identifies which eligible citizens are registered to vote in a particular area. The polling booth is the authorised place where those voters go to cast their vote. Together, they connect eligibility with the practical opportunity to participate. A is correct because it includes both functions: identification and access to voting. B is wrong because neither the list nor the booth decides the winner; the votes cast by voters and the counting process determine the result. C is the opposite of their purpose, since they help people exercise the voting right. D is wrong because polling arrangements operate within constituencies and do not remove them. Memory cue: list answers “Who may vote?” and booth answers “Where can that person vote?”