Why is candidate eligibility examined during nomination scrutiny?

Correct answer: So that only candidates fulfilling the rules contest

The correct answer is A. Nomination scrutiny is a checking stage. Election officials examine whether the candidate has filled the required form correctly, supplied the required declarations, and met the legal conditions for contesting. This helps prevent an ineligible or improperly nominated person from appearing as a valid contestant and helps apply the same rules to everyone. Option A is correct because scrutiny protects lawful and orderly candidature. Option B is wrong because voter-list preparation is a separate process and voters are not removed merely because nominations are checked. Option C is wrong because scrutiny does not exist to speed up result declaration. Option D is wrong because scrutiny does not end all campaigning; it determines which candidates may continue. Memory cue: scrutiny asks, “Is this candidature valid under the rules?”