UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, consider the following statements: 1. Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 empowers the Election Commission to conduct a special revision in any constituency or part thereof. 2. Article 326 guarantees adult suffrage subject to statutory qualifications. 3. Form 6 is used for inclusion of a person's name in the electoral roll. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Electoral-roll framework

  • Statement 1 is correct: Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 permits special revision.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Article 326 provides adult suffrage, subject to constitutional and statutory conditions.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Form 6 is used for inclusion or re-enrolment.
  • Therefore, all three statements are correct.

Topics: constitutional bodies, election commission of india, electoral-roll revision and forms 6/7, indian polity