UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — ECI separates online form for registration of fresh voters and SIR declaration

Q1. With reference to the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The President makes the appointments on the recommendation of a Selection Committee.
  2. The Chief Justice of India is a member of the Selection Committee.
  3. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, or the leader of the single largest opposition party there, is a member of the Selection Committee.
  • A. 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 2 only

Q2. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Changing the content of an enrolment form prescribed by the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 requires an amendment notified by the Central Government; an order of the Election Commission alone is not enough.
  2. Under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the power to make rules for carrying out the Act lies with the Central Government, which must consult the Election Commission before exercising it.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q3. With reference to the composition of the Election Commission of India under Article 324, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The number of Election Commissioners other than the Chief Election Commissioner is not fixed by the Constitution and is determined by the President.
  2. An Election Commissioner can be removed from office only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
  3. When other Election Commissioners are appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner acts as the Chairman of the Commission.
  • A. 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 2 only

Q4. The Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021 replaced the single annual qualifying date for enrolment with four qualifying dates in a calendar year. What is the most direct consequence of this change?

  • A. Each State Legislature may now choose its own qualifying dates for enrolment on its Assembly electoral rolls.
  • B. The Election Commission must carry out an intensive house-to-house revision of every roll four times a year.
  • C. Citizens born early in the year can vote in Lok Sabha elections a few months before turning eighteen.
  • D. A citizen who has just turned eighteen waits a shorter time before becoming eligible for inclusion in the roll.

Q5. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. The validity of an election to the Lok Sabha can be challenged by an election petition under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
  2. The Representation of the People Act, 1950 governs both the preparation of electoral rolls and the decision of disputes arising out of elections.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct