Question of the Day – SPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION 2025
QOTD March 28,2026
With reference to the special intensive revision (sir) of electoral rolls in india, consider the following statements:
- it is conducted by the election commission of india.
- it is carried out only once every ten years.
- it includes addition of new eligible voters.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
it is conducted by the election commission of india.
statement 2 is incorrect.
it is not limited to a ten-year cycle and can be conducted as required.
statement 3 is correct.
new eligible voters are added during revision.
Why in news–
Election Commission of India has initiated preparations for the special intensive revision 2025 of electoral rolls to ensure accuracy and inclusiveness in voter data. this exercise aims to update voter lists by removing duplicates, correcting errors, and adding eligible new voters. it gains significance ahead of upcoming elections in various states. the revision also focuses on improving transparency and use of digital tools in the electoral process. the move is important to strengthen electoral integrity and democratic participation. it also highlights the continuous process of maintaining free and fair elections in india.
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Practice Questions (PQ)
PQ1.With reference to electoral rolls in india, consider the following statements:
- only indian citizens above 18 years can be enrolled.
- electoral rolls are prepared under the representation of the people act, 1950.
- a person can be enrolled in more than one constituency.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
only citizens above 18 years are eligible to vote.
statement 2 is correct.
electoral rolls are governed by the representation of the people act, 1950.
statement 3 is incorrect.
a person can be enrolled in only one constituency.
PQ2.Consider the following statements regarding powers of the Election Commission of India:
- it conducts elections to parliament and state legislatures.
- it prepares electoral rolls for local body elections.
- it is a constitutional body.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
it conducts elections to parliament and state legislatures.
statement 2 is incorrect.
local body elections are conducted by state election commissions.
statement 3 is correct.
it is established under the constitution.
PQ3.With reference to revision of electoral rolls, consider the following statements:
- continuous updation allows changes throughout the year.
- intensive revision involves house-to-house verification.
- summary revision does not allow addition of new voters.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
continuous updation permits year-round changes.
statement 2 is correct.
intensive revision includes field verification.
statement 3 is incorrect.
summary revision also allows addition of new voters.
Previous Year Question (UPSC Prelims)
With reference to the Article 324, consider the following statements:
- it vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the election commission.
- it applies only to parliamentary elections.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
statement 1 is correct.
article 324 gives broad powers over elections to the election commission.
statement 2 is incorrect.
it applies to both parliamentary and state elections.
