Q. With reference to the exit polls and opinion polls in India, consider the following statements:
  1. In India, both the Exit Polls as well as Opinion Polls have been banned till the last phase of any elections is over.
  2. The ban has been implemented after an amendment to Representation of People’s Act, that came into effect in 2010
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: Only 2 is correct
Notes: Statement 1 is partially correct because this ban via this act does not include the Opinion Polls.
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