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The right of a person to stand, or not to stand as or withdraw from being a candidate or to vote or refrain from voting at an election is called _____________ of that persons ?

Correct answer: B. Electoral right

  • A. Constitutional right
  • B. Electoral right
  • C. Natural right
  • D. None of these

Explanation

PPC section 171A calls the right to stand, withdraw, or vote or refrain from voting at an election an electoral right. It is a statutory election-related term rather than the broader label of a constitutional or natural right.

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