Why are observers appointed during elections?

Correct answer: To monitor the election process and ensure impartial compliance with rules

Direct answer: A is correct. Election observers are appointed to watch important parts of the election and to help the Election Commission check whether rules are being followed impartially. Depending on their role, they may observe polling arrangements, campaign conduct, complaints, and other election activities. Their presence can discourage violations and can help identify problems that require action. B is wrong because an observer must remain neutral and cannot campaign for a candidate. C is wrong because observers do not decide who wins; the winner is determined from the valid vote count under the prescribed rules. D is wrong because collecting political donations is not an observer’s responsibility. The key idea is independent supervision: elections become more trustworthy when rule-following can be watched and questioned. Memory cue: observer means “watches the process,” not “chooses the result.”