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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India:
  1. The Election Commission of India is the sole manufacturer of EVMs used in elections.
  2. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is one of the agencies involved in the manufacture of EVMs.
  3. Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) is also authorised to manufacture EVMs for Indian elections.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3
Notes: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) are the two authorised manufacturers of EVMs in India. The Election Commission of India is the overseeing body for elections and EVM deployment, but is not involved in manufacturing. Thus, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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