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Under which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, does the Election Commission order the revision of electoral rolls?
Explanation: Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 empowers the Election Commission to order the preparation and revision of electoral rolls.
Consider the following statements regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: the qualifying date is January 1, 2027. Statement 2 is incorrect: Aadhaar submission is voluntary, not mandatory. Statement 3 is correct: the final voter list is to be published on January 21, 2027. Hence option C is correct.
According to the ECI's guidelines, what is the maximum number of voters permissible at a polling station without the Commission's prior approval?
Explanation: The Election Commission's guideline sets the norm that a polling station should not have more than 1,200 voters without the Commission's prior approval.
What is the primary objective of the ECI's directive on advance applications for voter registration?
Explanation: The ECI has allowed advance applications from those who will turn 18 on April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2027, to make the registration process more continuous. Reducing workload is a side effect, not the primary objective. Advance applications do not guarantee inclusion in the current final list. There is no urban-rural prioritization. Hence option B is correct.
Election Commission Orders Special Intensive Revision in 6 States/UTs; Final Voter List on Jan 21 (5 November 2026)
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