UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Another 6 lakh names may go from Bengal voter list

Question 1

Which one of the following constitutional provisions has been invoked by the Election Commission of India as the primary source of authority for ordering the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal?

Accepted Answer

Article 324

Answer

Article 326

Answer

Article 327

Answer

Article 329

Question 2

In the context of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the term 'logical discrepancy' most accurately refers to:

Accepted Answer

Inconsistencies in enumeration data such as a mismatch in the parent's name or an age gap of less than 15 or more than 50 years between a voter and the linked parent

Answer

A typographical error detected in the printed final electoral roll that necessitates a corrigendum by the Returning Officer

Answer

An objection filed by a recognised political party against an entry in the draft electoral roll

Answer

A duplicate Aadhaar linkage flagged by the UIDAI within the electoral database

Question 3

Under the SIR procedure currently in operation in West Bengal, the reasoned 'speaking order' that is mandatory before any name is deleted from the electoral roll is passed by which one of the following authorities?

Accepted Answer

Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) / Assistant Electoral Registration Officer

Answer

Booth Level Officer (BLO)

Answer

District Magistrate of the concerned district

Answer

Chief Electoral Officer of the State

Question 4

In March 2026, in compliance with a direction of the Supreme Court, how many Appellate Tribunals did the Election Commission of India constitute in West Bengal to hear appeals on inclusion or exclusion of names from the electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision?

Accepted Answer

19

Answer

9

Answer

14

Answer

23

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Another 6 lakh names may go from Bengal voter list

Q1. Which one of the following constitutional provisions has been invoked by the Election Commission of India as the primary source of authority for ordering the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal?

Q2. In the context of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the term 'logical discrepancy' most accurately refers to:

Q3. Under the SIR procedure currently in operation in West Bengal, the reasoned 'speaking order' that is mandatory before any name is deleted from the electoral roll is passed by which one of the following authorities?

Q4. In March 2026, in compliance with a direction of the Supreme Court, how many Appellate Tribunals did the Election Commission of India constitute in West Bengal to hear appeals on inclusion or exclusion of names from the electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision?