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UPSC Fundamental rights PYQ with Answers

16 solved Fundamental rights questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

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16
Years covered
2017–2026
Exam years
10
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UPSC Fundamental rights PYQ with Answers

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  1. Q1 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following pairs (Provision in the Constitution of India : Stated under): I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : Directive Principles of State Policy. II. Valuing and preserving the rich heritage of our composite culture : Fundamental Duties. III. Prohibition of employment of children below 14 years of age in factories : Fundamental Rights. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    1. Only one
    2. Only two
    3. All the threeβœ“
    4. None
    Answer explanation

    All the three Separation of judiciary from the executive (Article 50) is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (I correct).…

    Directive principlesFundamental rightsPolity
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  2. Q2 2024 Mains GS2

    Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A. testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity. (Answer in 250 words)

    Answer explanation

    Introduction Justice K.S. Puttaswamy recognised privacy as a constitutionally protected right flowing from dignity, autonomy and Article 21’s guarantee of life and personal liberty.…

    Dna paternity testingFundamental rightsPolity and governance
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  3. Q3 2024 Prelims GS

    Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?

    1. Article 15
    2. Article 16
    3. Article 19
    4. Article 21βœ“
    Answer explanation

    Article 21 In the 2017 K.S. Puttaswamy judgment, a nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court recognised the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right protected primarily under Article 21, read together with other fundamental freedoms in Part…

    Article 21 and personal libertyFundamental rightsPolity
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