UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SIR in 22 States and U.T.s expected from April: EC

Q1. In the context of electoral roll management in India, the term 'Special Intensive Revision (SIR)' refers to:

  • A. A desk-based revision in which the existing electoral roll is republished and claims and objections are invited within a stipulated period
  • B. A door-to-door physical enumeration of every household by Booth Level Officers, accompanied by verification of existing entries with pre-filled forms
  • C. An online self-verification exercise conducted exclusively through the National Voters' Service Portal (NVSP) with Aadhaar-based authentication
  • D. A re-issue of Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to all existing voters incorporating biometric data

Q2. The Election Commission of India's authority to conduct the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is derived primarily from which one of the following combinations?

  • A. Article 324 of the Constitution read with the Representation of the People Act, 1950
  • B. Article 326 of the Constitution read with the Representation of the People Act, 1951
  • C. Article 243K of the Constitution read with the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961
  • D. Article 329 of the Constitution read with the Delimitation Act, 2002