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Q119. Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which: 1. Places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority. 2. Places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which:

  1. Places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority.
  2. Places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2014 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Constitutionalism is not designed to augment state authority by curbing personal freedoms; rather, it seeks to restrain governmental tyranny.

Statement 2 is correct: The primary purpose of a constitutional government is to place effective restrictions on the power and authority of the State to safeguard individual liberties and fundamental rights.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q119)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 119 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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