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Constitutional Provision Article 20
Asked 5 times across 2 UPSC exams over 10 years (2016–2026), peaking in 2016.
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
Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 5) are since 2016.
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.
GEO2026
Which of the following Articles cannot be suspended during the Proclamation of National Emergency?
- A Articles 20 and 21
- B Articles 30 and 32
- C Articles 14 and 15
- 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 ?
- A Protection in respect of conviction for offences ✓
- B Right to constitutional remedies
- C Right to move freely throughout the territory of India
- 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?
- A Article 20 ✓
- B Article 21
- C Article 22
- D Article 23
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
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