UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Bengal SIR test: reading the SC’s order

Q1. In the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case (2026), the Supreme Court directed that the remaining stages of revision and adjudication of claims and objections be supervised by judicial officers. Under which one of the following constitutional provisions did the Court issue these directions?

  • A. Article 32
  • B. Article 136
  • C. Article 142
  • D. Article 226

Q2. While permitting the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to deploy additional civil judges for verification of claims and objections in the Bengal SIR (February 2026), the Supreme Court stipulated a minimum length of judicial service for such civil judges. What was that minimum requirement?

  • A. At least 1 year of experience
  • B. At least 3 years of experience
  • C. At least 5 years of experience
  • D. At least 7 years of experience

Q3. With reference to the legal framework of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India derives its general superintendence over the revision of rolls from Article 324 of the Constitution. 2. The substantive law governing preparation and revision of electoral rolls is the Representation of the People Act, 1951. 3. Electoral Registration Officers function under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. 4. In the Bengal SIR case, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to direct judicial supervision of adjudication. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. The Election Commission of India derives its general superintendence over the revision of rolls from Article 324 of the Constitution.
  2. The substantive law governing preparation and revision of electoral rolls is the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
  3. Electoral Registration Officers function under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
  4. In the Bengal SIR case, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to direct judicial supervision of adjudication.
  • A. 1, 3 and 4 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls undertaken in West Bengal in 2025–26 as compared to the regular Summary Revision, consider the following statements: 1. Unlike a Summary Revision, the SIR involves door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers in addition to processing of objections. 2. While Summary Revision is conducted under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the SIR in West Bengal was conducted under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. 3. The 2025–26 Bengal SIR was placed under judicial supervision through the Supreme Court's invocation of Article 142, which is not the case in a routine Summary Revision. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike a Summary Revision, the SIR involves door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers in addition to processing of objections.
  2. While Summary Revision is conducted under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the SIR in West Bengal was conducted under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
  3. The 2025–26 Bengal SIR was placed under judicial supervision through the Supreme Court's invocation of Article 142, which is not the case in a routine Summary Revision.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3