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Topic

Model Code of Conduct

Asked 2 times in CDS over 3 years (2016–2019), peaking in 2016.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2016–2019
Span
2016
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2016
  • Recurs across 2 years (2016–2019)

Across exams

CDS · 2

How the concept evolved

116
119
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CDS2019
The mobile app 'cVIGIL' is helpful in
  1. A conducting free and fair e-tendering process in government offices
  2. B fighting against corruption in public services
  3. C removing garbage from the municipal areas
  4. D reporting violation of model code of conduct in election-bound States ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Elections & Representation
CDS2016

Which of the following statements with regard to the conduct of elections in India is/are not correct?

  1. The responsibility for the preparation of the electoral rolls is vested in the Election Commission of India
  2. The Model Code of Conduct comes into existence as soon as the date of the election is announced
  3. The laws relating to delimitation of constituencies are made by the Election Commission of India
  4. No election shall be called in question except by an election petition

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A 3 only ✓
  2. B 1, 2 and 4
  3. C 1, 2 and 3
  4. D 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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