What is the role of a polling officer in elections?

Correct answer: Conduct the polling process according to rules

Direct answer: A, conducting the polling process according to rules. A polling officer works at the polling station and helps ensure that voting takes place in an orderly, impartial and lawful manner. The officer may check the electoral roll, verify voters as required, guide the polling procedure, maintain order and follow instructions issued by the election authorities. These duties protect the right of eligible voters and support a free and fair election. Option A is correct because it describes the officer’s official responsibility. Option B is wrong because an election officer must remain neutral and cannot campaign for a political party while performing official duties. Option C is wrong because manifestos are prepared by political parties or candidates, not polling officers. Option D is wrong because courts, not polling officers, decide legal disputes about election results. Memory cue: polling officers manage the polling station; they do not promote candidates or decide court cases.