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Topic Presidential veto
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 31 years (1993–2024), peaking in 1993.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 1993
- Recurs across 2 years (1993–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1993 → CAPF 2024
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2024
Who, among the following Presidents of India, sent back the Post Office (Amendment) Bill, 1986 for the reconsideration of the Parliament?
- A R. Venkataraman
- B Shankar Dayal Sharma
- C Giani Zail Singh
- D K. R. Narayanan
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
CSE1993
Q. The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to
- A the Hindu Code Bill
- B the PEP SU Appropriation Bill
- C the Indian Post Office (Amendments) Bill ✓
- D the Dowry Prohibition Bill
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
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