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Asked 41 times across 8 UPSC exams over 47 years (1979–2026), peaking in 2023.
41
PYQs
8/4
Exams
21
Years active
1979–2026
Span
2023
Peak
36/41
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Sample questions

CDS2026

Consider the following statements regarding the qualifications of a person for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India

  1. The person has to be, for at least five years, a Judge of a High Court or two or more such Courts in succession
  2. The person has to be, for at least ten years, an advocate of a High Court or two or more such Courts in succession
  3. The person is, in the opinion of the Chief Justice of India, a distinguished jurist

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. A 1, 2 and 3
  2. B 3 only
  3. C 1 and 2 only ✓
  4. D 1 and 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
CISF2026

Which of the following statements about the Right to Privacy under the Constitution of India is/are not correct?

  1. The Constitution of India does not explicitly mention privacy as a Fundamental Right
  2. The Supreme Court of India in the Puttaswamy Judgement of 2017 recognised privacy as a Fundamental Right
  3. Issues of Privacy can override the concerns related to national security. Select the answer

using the code given below:

  1. A 1 and 2
  2. B 2 only
  3. C 3 only
  4. D 1 and 3
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
CISF2026
Security of the Taj Mahal was brought under the CISF Cover as a result of:
  1. A Recommendations of the World Heritage Convention
  2. B Judgement of the Supreme Court in the case of M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India
  3. C Recommendations of the Historical Monuments and Museums Commission of India
  4. D Kesavananda Bharati Case
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security

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