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Constitutional Provision Article 21
Asked 19 times across 6 UPSC exams over 14 years (2012–2026), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 6 of 19 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 10 years (2012–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2012 → CDS 2016 → CAPF 2017 → CISF 2020 → LDCE 2023 → GEO 2026
How the concept evolved
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Rising — more than half its appearances (18 of 19) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2026
Which one of the following is not covered under Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) of the Constitution of India?
- A Right to livelihood
- B Right to reputation
- C Right to go abroad
- D Right to vote
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
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
CSE2024
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy ?
- A Article 15
- B Article 16
- C Article 19
- D Article 21 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
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