With reference to the administration of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which one of the following statements is correct?
This question is based on: Over 43 Lakh Voters Deleted From Jharkhand's Draft Electoral Rolls Under SIR
Polity · 7 Aug 2026
Special Intensive Revision ASDD
About this question
Why in news
Jharkhand's draft electoral rolls under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision removed 43,61,987 names - about 16.5% of the electorate - under ASDD categories, with a claims and objections window running August 5 to September 4.
Why for UPSC
UPSC frequently tests whether candidates can correctly attach statutory provisions, constitutional articles and procedural mechanisms to their exact function rather than confusing them.
Prelims summary
Section 21 RPA 1950 empowers roll revision; Article 324 gives the ECI broad election superintendence; Form-6 is the reinstatement remedy; ASDD categorises Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate entries.
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