UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — EC suspends seven Bengal officials for ‘serious misconduct’

Question 1

With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls launched by the Election Commission of India, consider the following States in respect of the latest (Phase III) rollout announced in 2025-26:
1. Tamil Nadu
2. West Bengal
3. Bihar
4. Kerala
Which of the above is/are correctly identified as States covered under Phase III of SIR?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

3 only

Question 2

Which one of the following authorities is empowered to order and operationalise the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India?

Accepted Answer

Election Commission of India

Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

Answer

Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

Answer

Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India

Question 3

In the context of preparation and revision of electoral rolls in India, the term 'Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO)' refers to:

Accepted Answer

An officer appointed by the Election Commission, in consultation with the State Government, under Section 13C of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 to assist the Electoral Registration Officer in the performance of his functions

Answer

An officer of the State Government in charge of supervising polling and counting at the booth level on poll day

Answer

An officer appointed by the District Magistrate under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 to act as the Returning Officer for a constituency

Answer

A Central Government deputationist nominated by the Cabinet Secretariat to audit the final electoral rolls before publication

Question 4

Under which one of the following statutory provisions does the Election Commission of India derive its power to direct a special revision of the electoral roll of a constituency 'for reasons to be recorded, in such manner as it may think fit'?

Accepted Answer

Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950

Answer

Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950

Answer

Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951

Answer

Article 326 of the Constitution of India

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — EC suspends seven Bengal officials for ‘serious misconduct’

Q2. Which one of the following authorities is empowered to order and operationalise the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India?

Q3. In the context of preparation and revision of electoral rolls in India, the term 'Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO)' refers to:

Q4. Under which one of the following statutory provisions does the Election Commission of India derive its power to direct a special revision of the electoral roll of a constituency 'for reasons to be recorded, in such manner as it may think fit'?