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Topic Corruption
Asked 6 times across 2 UPSC exams over 5 years (2017–2022), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CISF — 5 of 6 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 3 years (2017–2022)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2017 → CISF 2021
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (6 of 6) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2022
To prosecute a public servant, prior sanction from the Central or State Government is necessary. The provision for previous sanction necessary for prosecution of public servant for offences punishable under Sections 7, 11, 13 and 15 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is mentioned under which one of the following Sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 ?
- A Section 19 ✓
- B Section 18A
- C Section 20
- D Section 22
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Law › Other Acts
CISF2022
Which of the following Sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 makes provision regarding Appeals and Revision to the High Court ?
- A Section 25
- B Section 27 ✓
- C Section 32
- D Section 34
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Law › Other Acts
CISF2021
Which one of the following Committees/Commissions has given the recommendation on removing corruption in public offices ?
- A Santhanam Committee ✓
- B Rajamannar Committee
- C Sarkaria Commission
- D Venkatachaliah Commission
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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