The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded on 20 May 2024 with a voter turnout of 57.51% across 49 parliamentary constituencies in eight States and Union Territories.
- Assembly Elections in Odisha: Polling also ended for 35 Assembly constituencies in Odisha.
- Voter Turnout by Region:
- West Bengal: 73%
- Ladakh: 67.15%
- Jharkhand: 63%
- Odisha: 60.72%
- Uttar Pradesh: 57.79%
- Jammu and Kashmir: 54.67%
- Bihar: 52.60%
- Maharashtra: 49.01%
- Polling Details: Voting began at 7 AM and concluded at 6 PM.
- Eligible Voters: Over 8.95 crore voters were eligible, including 4.69 crore males, 4.26 crore females, and 5409 third-gender electors.
- Key Candidates: Notable candidates included Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Piyush Goyal, Chirag Paswan, Omar Abdullah, and Rohini Acharya.
- Upcoming Phases: The remaining election phases will continue until June 1, with vote counting scheduled for June 4.
Q: What was the voter turnout for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections on 20 May 2024?
A) 45.32%
B) 57.51%
C) 62.78%
D) 70.25%
Answer: B) 57.51%
Q: Which state recorded the lowest voter turnout in the fifth phase?
A) Bihar
B) Jharkhand
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C) Maharashtra
