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Topic Rule of law
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 4 years (2014–2018), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- First appeared in CDS 2014 — 4 years before CSE 2018 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 2 years (2014–2018)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → CSE 2018
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
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.
CSE2018
Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty ?
- A If there are more laws, there is less liberty.
- B If there are no laws, there is no liberty. ✓
- C If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people.
- D If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Political Theory & Jurisprudence
CSE2018
Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law" ?
- Limitation of powers
- Equality before law
- People's responsibility to the Government
- Liberty and civil rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1 and 3 only
- B 2 and 4 only
- C 1, 2 and 4 only ✓
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Political Theory & Jurisprudence
CDS2014
Political theory
- deals with the ideas and principles that shape Constitutions
- clarifies the meaning of freedom, equality and justice
- probes the significance of principles of rule of law, separation of power and judicial review
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 1 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Political Theory & Jurisprudence
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