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Article 20

Asked 5 times across 2 UPSC exams over 10 years (2016–2026), peaking in 2016.
5
PYQs
2
Exams
5
Years active
2016–2026
Span
2016
Peak
4/5
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 4 of 5 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2016
  • Recurs across 5 years (2016–2026)

How it travelled across exams

First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2016 GEO 2026

How the concept evolved

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Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 5) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2026
Which of the following Articles cannot be suspended during the Proclamation of National Emergency?
  1. A Articles 20 and 21
  2. B Articles 30 and 32
  3. C Articles 14 and 15
  4. D Articles 18 and 19
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
CDS2023
Which among the following Fundamental Rights is not suspended during an Emergency is declared ?
  1. A Protection in respect of conviction for offences ✓
  2. B Right to constitutional remedies
  3. C Right to move freely throughout the territory of India
  4. D Equality before law
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
CDS2020
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India protects a person against double jeopardy?
  1. A Article 20 ✓
  2. B Article 21
  3. C Article 22
  4. D Article 23
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties

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