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Committee Swaran Singh Committee
Asked 4 times across 4 UPSC exams over 32 years (1993–2025), peaking in 1993.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 1993
- Recurs across 4 years (1993–2025)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1993 → CAPF 2022 → CBI 2023 → GEO 2025
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 4) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2025
Consider the following statements
- The idea of the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India is inspired by the Constitution of Ireland
- The Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution of India upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee
- The Fundamental Duties are justiciable through a Writ
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 only ✓
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
CBI2023
The changes made by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act of 1976 in the Fundamental Duties under the Constitution of India were based on the recommendations of which one among the following Committees?
- A Swaran Singh Committee ✓
- B Rajamannar Committee
- C Indrajit Gupta Committee
- D G. V. K. Rao Committee
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
CAPF2022
The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of which one of the following provisions into the Constitution of India?
- A Doctrine of Pleasure
- B Fundamental Duties ✓
- C Nomination of Anglo-Indian Members of the Lok Sabha
- D Impeachment of the President of India
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
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