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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2010 passed by both Houses of the Parliament during the Monsoon session concluded recently?

  1. The Bill provides voting rights to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

  2. The Bill provides for government audit of election expenses

  3. The Bill allows Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to contest elections in India

  4. The Bill provides for e-filing of election papers by candidates

  5. Both (1) and (3)
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Explanation

The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2010, allowed NRIs who are Indian citizens and have not acquired citizenship of any other country to register as voters in their home constituency.

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