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Topic Constitutionalism
Asked 6 times across 3 UPSC exams over 9 years (2014–2023), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 4 of 6 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 4 years (2014–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2014 → CAPF 2014 → NDA 2021
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (4 of 6) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2023
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
- A It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
- B It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
- C It defines and limits the powers of government. ✓
- D It secures social justice, social equality and social security.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional Framework
CSE2021
Constitutional government means
- A a representative government of a nation with federal structure
- B a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers
- C a government whose Head enjoys real powers
- D a government limited by the terms of the Constitution ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Political Theory & Jurisprudence
NDA2021
Which one of the following is not a function of the Constitution of India ?
- A To ensure participation of good people in politics ✓
- B To guarantee a set of rights to citizens
- C To define the power of the different organs of government
- D To create conditions for a just society
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional Framework
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