UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SIR order was legislative, aims to ‘purify’ rolls, has a liberal approach, EC tells SC

Question 1

With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in India, which one of the following authorities is constitutionally vested with the superintendence, direction and control of its conduct?

Accepted Answer

Election Commission of India

Answer

Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

Answer

State Election Commissions of the respective States

Question 2

In the proceedings before the Supreme Court in 2026, the Election Commission of India contended that the order initiating the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls derives its primary constitutional sanction from which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Article 324 — superintendence, direction and control of elections vested in the Election Commission

Answer

Article 326 — adult suffrage as the basis of elections

Answer

Article 327 — Parliament's power to make laws with respect to elections

Answer

Article 329 — bar to interference by courts in electoral matters

Question 3

With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls (Phase II) launched in November 2025, consider the following States:
1. Kerala
2. Karnataka
3. West Bengal
4. Maharashtra
Which of the above are correctly identified as States covered under Phase II of the SIR?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1, 3 and 4

Question 4

With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in Bihar (2025) as compared with the previous intensive revision in Bihar, consider the following statements:
1. The 2025 SIR adopted 1 July 2025 as the qualifying date, whereas the immediately preceding intensive revision in Bihar had used 1 January 2003.
2. Unlike the 2003 exercise, the 2025 SIR was conducted entirely under Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
3. The 2025 SIR, like its predecessor, involved house-to-house verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 5

How many States were covered under Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls launched by the Election Commission of India in November 2025?

Accepted Answer

9 States

Answer

6 States

Answer

12 States

Answer

16 States

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SIR order was legislative, aims to ‘purify’ rolls, has a liberal approach, EC tells SC

Q1. With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in India, which one of the following authorities is constitutionally vested with the superintendence, direction and control of its conduct?

Q2. In the proceedings before the Supreme Court in 2026, the Election Commission of India contended that the order initiating the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls derives its primary constitutional sanction from which one of the following?

Q3. With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls (Phase II) launched in November 2025, consider the following States: 1. Kerala 2. Karnataka 3. West Bengal 4. Maharashtra Which of the above are correctly identified as States covered under Phase II of the SIR?

Q5. How many States were covered under Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls launched by the Election Commission of India in November 2025?