Constitutional Framework and Philosophy
33 UPSC CSE (Prelims) Polity and Governance previous year questions (PYQs) from 10 papers, 2017 to 2026, with answers and worked solutions.
About this chapter
- Difficulty: 10 easy · 20 moderate · 3 hard.
- Most-asked subtopics: Fundamental Rights (10), Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) (8), Basic Structure and Amendments (7).
- Updated 26 September 2026.
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#1ModerateBasic Structure and Amendments
Officially cancelled. Withdrawn by UPSC — its official answer key drops this question and it was not scored. No option is correct. In PYQ Vault mocks it is awarded to every candidate.
हा प्रश्न आयोगाने अंतिम उत्तरतालिकेत रद्द केला आहे; कोणताही पर्याय बरोबर नाही.
#2ModerateFundamental Rights
#3HardCommencement and Short Title of the Constitution
#4ModerateDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
#5HardDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
#6ModerateFundamental Duties
#7EasyThe Preamble
#8EasyFundamental Duties
#9EasyThe Preamble
#10EasyFundamental Rights
#11ModerateBasic Structure and Amendments
#12ModerateFundamental Rights
#13ModerateBasic Structure and Amendments
#14EasyFundamental Rights
#15ModerateBasic Structure and Amendments
#16EasyFundamental Rights
#17EasyFundamental Rights
#18EasyDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
#19ModerateDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
#20EasyDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
#21ModerateBasic Structure and Amendments
#22ModerateThe Preamble
#23ModerateDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
#24HardFundamental Rights
#25ModerateBasic Structure and Amendments
#26EasyFundamental Rights
#27ModerateFundamental Rights
#28ModerateCitizenship
#29ModerateDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
#30ModerateFundamental Rights
#31ModerateThe Preamble
#32ModerateDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
#33ModerateBasic Structure and Amendments