UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — EC releases list of ‘logical discrepancies’ on SC order
Q1. In the Election Commission of India's 'logical discrepancies' list released for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal (2026), which one of the following categories accounted for the largest share of flagged voters?
- A. Mismatch / incorrect entry of father's (parent's) name
- B. Age gap between voter and parent less than 15 years
- C. Voter linked to more than six progenies
- D. Age gap between grandparent and grandchild less than 40 years
Q2. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, under which the Election Commission of India released the 'logical discrepancies' list in West Bengal in January 2026, is conducted under which one of the following legal provisions?
- A. Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 read with Rule 25 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
- B. Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
- C. Article 324 of the Constitution read with Rule 13 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961
- D. Section 22 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 read with Rule 18 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
Q3. Which one of the following authorities is responsible for preparing, revising and publishing the electoral rolls — including the 'logical discrepancies' list under the Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal (2026)?
- A. The State Election Commission of West Bengal
- B. The Election Commission of India, through the Chief Electoral Officer of the State
- C. The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, through the Legislative Department
- D. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, through the Registrar General of India
Q4. In compliance with the Supreme Court's order dated 10 March 2026, how many Appellate Tribunals did the Election Commission of India constitute in West Bengal in March 2026 to hear appeals arising out of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls?