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In which state was the VVPAT system first used in an election in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Gujarat
  2. Goa
  3. Nagaland
  4. Kerala

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nagaland

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Nagaland šŸ“š Explanation: The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system was first introduced in India to provide an independent verification system for Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). It was officially used for the very first time during the by-election in the Noksen assembly constituency of Nagaland in September 2013. The Supreme Court later mandated its phased implementation across all major elections.