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Topic Distribution of powers
Asked 6 times across 2 UPSC exams over 41 years (1985–2026), peaking in 1985.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 5 of 6 PYQs
- Most asked in 1985
- Recurs across 5 years (1985–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1985 → CDS 2026
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (5 of 6) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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.
CDS2026
Which one among the following items is not included in the State List of the Constitution of India ?
- A Public Order
- B Economic and Social Planning ✓
- C Land
- D Local Government
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
CSE2006
Q. Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?
- A Regulation of labor and safety in mines and oil fields ✓
- B Agriculture
- C Fisheries
- D Public health
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
CSE1993
Q. Which one of the following is in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India?
- A Population control and family planning ✓
- B Public health and sanitation
- C Capitation taxes
- D Treasure trove
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
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