Why is having one’s name in the electoral roll necessary in elections?

Correct answer: To show eligibility to vote

Answer: A, to show eligibility to vote. An electoral roll is the official list of people registered as voters for a particular constituency or area. When a person’s name is correctly included and the person meets the legal voting conditions, the roll helps election officials verify that person’s entitlement to vote. A is correct because registration on the roll is a basic administrative condition for casting a vote in that election. B is wrong because being listed as a voter does not automatically make someone a candidate; candidacy has separate qualifications and nomination rules. C is wrong because campaigning is not the purpose of the electoral roll. D is wrong because the roll supports orderly voting and does not stop counting. Memory cue: electoral roll answers “who is registered to vote,” not “who must win.”