UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Bengal tells EC it will deploy 8,505 officers for SIR

Question 1

Which one of the following constitutional functionaries is heading the Supreme Court Bench currently hearing the cluster of petitions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal?

Accepted Answer

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

Answer

Justice B.R. Gavai

Answer

Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Answer

Justice Joymalya Bagchi

Question 2

With reference to the revision of electoral rolls by the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:
1. Summary Revision is an annual exercise primarily based on individual claims and objections.
2. Intensive Revision involves house-to-house enumeration by Booth Level Officers.
3. A Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can be ordered only by the State Government concerned ahead of an assembly election.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 3

Consider the following States/Union Territories claimed to be covered under Phase 2 (2025-26) of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls:
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Maharashtra
3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4. Karnataka
Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified as Phase-2 SIR States/UTs?

Accepted Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 only

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Question 4

In the context of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, who is a 'Special Roll Observer (SRO)'?

Accepted Answer

An IAS/IPS officer of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India (or equivalent) appointed by the Election Commission to supervise the SIR in a State/UT

Answer

A State Group-B officer of the rank of Sub-Divisional Magistrate designated to conduct claims-and-objections hearings at the booth level

Answer

A serving District Judge nominated by the High Court to adjudicate appeals against deletion of voter names

Answer

A central government micro-observer deputed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to assist Electoral Registration Officers

Question 5

How many States and Union Territories are covered under Phase 2 (2025-26) of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission of India?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

8

Answer

10

Answer

15

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Bengal tells EC it will deploy 8,505 officers for SIR

Q1. Which one of the following constitutional functionaries is heading the Supreme Court Bench currently hearing the cluster of petitions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal?

Q4. In the context of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, who is a 'Special Roll Observer (SRO)'?

Q5. How many States and Union Territories are covered under Phase 2 (2025-26) of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission of India?