Question 13
HardOriginal questionThe Election Commission ordered the Special Intensive Revision under Article 324 and which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1950?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Section 21 of the 1950 Act deals with preparing and revising electoral rolls.
Sections 8, 62 and 123 are in the 1951 Act, on disqualification, the right to vote and corrupt practices.
Worth noting
The 1950 Act is about rolls and seats; the 1951 Act is about conducting elections. Revision of rolls is always a 1950 Act matter.
- Concept
- Legal basis of the SIR
- Typical timeTypical
- 65 s
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