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Kesavananda Bharati case

Asked 2 times in CSE over 4 years (1981–1985), peaking in 1981.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1981–1985
Span
1981
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1981
  • Recurs across 2 years (1981–1985)

Across exams

CSE · 2

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Sample questions

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CSE1985
Q. The original structure of the Indian Constitution cannot be changed". In which of the following cases, Supreme Court of India gave this verdict?
  1. A The Golak Nath case
  2. B The Minerva Mills case
  3. C The Kesavananda Bharati case ✓
  4. D None of the above
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
CSE1981
Q. Which famous judgement restricted the authority of the Parliament to amend the Constitution so as to damage or destroy its basic or essential features or its basic structure ?
  1. A Golaknath case ✓
  2. B Balananda Saraswati case
  3. C Minerva Mills Ltd. and others case
  4. D Keshvanand Bharti case
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary

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