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Constitutional Provision Article 13
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 11 years (2015–2026), peaking in 2026.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- First appeared in CDS 2015 — 11 years before CSE 2026 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2026
- Recurs across 2 years (2015–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2015 → CSE 2026
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
X was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. X explained that the meaning of 'law' was very comprehensive, including ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. Y pointed out that 'law' in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which X was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion:
- A X is correct in the interpretation of law, including the view on non-inclusion of custom.
- B The view of Y that 'law' included custom is not correct.
- C The views of both X and Y are correct.
- D The view of only Y is correct. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
CDS2015
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that Constitutional Amendments were also laws under Article 13 of the Constitution of India, which could be declared void for being inconsistent with Fundamental Rights ?
- A Keshavanand Bharati Case
- B Golaknath Case ✓
- C Minerva Mills Case
- D Maneka Gandhi Case
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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