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Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were first used in Indian elections on an experimental basis in the ______ Assembly constituency in Kerala in 1982.

  1. Paravur
  2. Kottayam
  3. Thiruvananthapuram
  4. Ernakulam

Answer: Paravur

EVMs first used experimentally in Paravur Assembly constituency (Kerala) in 1982 by-election. Gradually expanded; used nationwide from 2004 general elections. Features: (a) Reduces bogus voting, (b) Faster counting, (c) Cost-effective. VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) added from 2013 for transparency; now used in all constituencies for verification.

Topic Voting Technology - EVM Introduction
Exam Relevance Electoral technology evolution question frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams
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