UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — EC extends Bengal SIR deadline after court order

Q1. With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls undertaken in West Bengal in 2025-26, which one of the following authorities operationalises the revision exercise?

  • A. Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
  • B. Election Commission of India through the Chief Electoral Officer of the State
  • C. State Election Commission of West Bengal
  • D. Ministry of Home Affairs through the District Magistrates

Q2. Consider the following statements distinguishing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ordered in West Bengal (2025-26) from the routine annual Summary Revision of electoral rolls: 1. Unlike a Summary Revision, the SIR involves a fresh house-to-house enumeration of electors rather than relying primarily on the existing roll. 2. A Summary Revision is conducted under Article 324, whereas a Special Intensive Revision is conducted under a separate constitutional amendment. 3. The Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal entailed publication of a draft roll followed by a period for claims and objections before the final roll. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike a Summary Revision, the SIR involves a fresh house-to-house enumeration of electors rather than relying primarily on the existing roll.
  2. A Summary Revision is conducted under Article 324, whereas a Special Intensive Revision is conducted under a separate constitutional amendment.
  3. The Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal entailed publication of a draft roll followed by a period for claims and objections before the final roll.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission of India in West Bengal is conducted under which one of the following legal foundations?

  • A. Article 324 of the Constitution read with the Representation of the People Act, 1951
  • B. Article 324 of the Constitution read with the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
  • C. Article 326 of the Constitution read with the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961
  • D. Article 327 of the Constitution read with the Delimitation Act, 2002

Q4. In the context of the Election Commission of India's exercise in West Bengal (2025-26), the term 'Special Intensive Revision' of electoral rolls most precisely refers to:

  • A. An extraordinary, comprehensive revision involving fresh house-to-house enumeration of electors, distinct from the routine annual Summary Revision
  • B. A judicial review of the electoral roll undertaken by the High Court of the State concerned
  • C. A mid-term re-allocation of seats among constituencies based on updated population data
  • D. A continuous updation of the electoral roll between two general elections without publication of a draft roll