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Asked 16 times across 3 UPSC exams over 2 years (2020–2022), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CISF — 14 of 16 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 3 years (2020–2022)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CISF 2020 → CDS 2022
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (15 of 16) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2022
The issue, 'whether Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code is violative of Articles 21, 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India' was decided in which one of the following cases ?
- A Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India
- B Vishakha vs. State of Rajasthan
- C Shayara Bano vs. Union of India
- D Naz Foundation vs. Government of NCT of Delhi and others ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
CISF2021
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which one of the following statements about "Theft" is correct ?
- A It is defined under Section 379 of the Code.
- B It applies to both movable and immovable property.
- C Delivery of property is essential.
- D Property should be in possession of someone. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Law › Criminal Law (IPC/BNS)
CISF2021
"A" finds a ring lying on the highway and keeps it with him. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
- A "A" has committed the offence of theft.
- B It is not theft because the ring was not in possession of anyone. ✓
- C It is theft because the intention of "A" was dishonest.
- D It is theft because the property is immovable and "A's" intention is dishonest.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Law › Criminal Law (IPC/BNS)
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