Why is it necessary to remove names of dead or shifted persons from the voter list?

Correct answer: To maintain accuracy of the list

Correct answer: A, to maintain the accuracy of the list. An electoral roll should represent the people who are currently eligible and enrolled in that constituency. If names of dead persons or people who have permanently shifted away remain without correction, the roll becomes outdated and less reliable. Removing or updating such entries helps election authorities maintain a trustworthy record and reduces the possibility of confusion, impersonation, or duplicate enrolment. A is correct because accuracy is the direct democratic and administrative purpose. B is wrong because deleting outdated entries does not stop legitimate candidates from contesting. C is wrong because voter-list maintenance does not change the legal voting age. D is wrong because it has no necessary connection with reserved seats. This does not mean a person loses rights merely because of an address change; the relevant record should be updated so the person is enrolled where eligible. Memory cue: remove outdated entries to keep the roll accurate, not to remove rights.