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Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law12 PYQs
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Fifth and Sixth Schedules and Tribal Areas6 PYQs
Salient Features and Comparative Constitution5 PYQs
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Prelims 2023

2 questions

Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: due process · Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
Related topics:: Fundamental Rights

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2023 · Q31

In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: constitutional limits · Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

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2023 · Q33

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?

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Prelims 2021

3 questions

Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: the State · Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

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2021 · Q87

Which one of the following best defines the term 'State'?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: liberty and separation of powers · Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
Related topics:: Fundamental Rights

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2021 · Q90

Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: limited constitutional government · Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
Related topics:: Fundamental Rights

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2021 · Q94

Constitutional government means

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Prelims 2020

2 questions

Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: limited constitutional government · Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

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2020 · Q7

A constitutional government by definition is a

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: basic structure and judicial review · Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
Related topics:: Judicial Review, PIL and Judicial Activism

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2020 · Q13

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy. 2. The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2019

1 question

Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: constitutional amendments and judicial review · Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
Related topics:: Constitutional Amendment Procedure · Judicial Review, PIL and Judicial Activism

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2019 · Q45

Consider the following statements: 1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review. 2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2018

3 questions

Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework

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2018 · Q14

"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:: Fundamental Rights

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2018 · Q40

Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawMedium

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Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:: Fundamental Rights

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2018 · Q45

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law"? 1. Limitation of powers 2. Equality before law 3. People's responsibility to the Government 4. Liberty and civil rights Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2014

1 question

Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
Related topics:: Fundamental Rights

2014 · Q59

Consider the following statements : A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Microthemes in this theme· 9

Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

PYQs on Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2023

Prelims 2023, question 31: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2023, question 33: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2021

Prelims 2021, question 87: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2021, question 90: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2021, question 94: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2020

Prelims 2020, question 7: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2020, question 13: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2019

Prelims 2019, question 45: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2018

Prelims 2018, question 14: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2018, question 40: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2018, question 45: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Prelims 2014

Prelims 2014, question 59: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law