Why is ink applied on a voter's finger?

Correct answer: To prevent repeated voting

Direct answer: Ink is applied to prevent a voter from voting repeatedly. After a person votes, the visible mark serves as a simple indication that the person has already exercised the voting right. This helps polling staff identify an attempt to vote again and supports the democratic principle that one eligible person should cast only one vote in that election. The mark is not meant to show which candidate the voter selected; secrecy of voting must be protected. Option A is correct because the mark discourages and helps detect repeated voting. Option B is wrong because the ink does not identify a candidate and does not reveal the voter’s choice. Option C is wrong because the mark is a verification measure, not a reward or prize. Option D is wrong because it has nothing to do with starting a campaign; campaigning and voting are separate activities. The measure works together with voter lists and identity checks to reduce malpractice. Memory cue: “Ink marks participation, not preference.”