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Constitutional Provision Article 51
Asked 4 times across 3 UPSC exams over 22 years (2002–2024), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in LDCE — 2 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 3 years (2002–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2002 → LDCE 2023 → CDS 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 4) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
LDCE2024
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India states the Directive Principles of State Policy on 'Promotion of international peace and security' ?
- A Article 51 ✓
- B Article 57
- C Article 59
- D Article 61
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
CDS2023
Which one of the following is not a part of Article 51 of the Constitution of India?
- A Promote international peace and security
- B Maintain just and honourable relations between nations
- C Use of UN peacekeeping force for resolution of international disputes ✓
- D Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
LDCE2023
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with promotion of international peace and security?
- A Article 48A ✓
- B Article 41
- C Article 43A
- D Article 51
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › FR/DPSP/Duties
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