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Q354. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: | List–I (Functionaries) | List–II (Oaths or Affirmations) | | :--- | :--- | | A. President of India | 1. Secrecy of information | | B. Judges of Supreme Court | 2. Faithful Discharge of duties | | C. Members of Parliament | 3. Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India | | D. Minister for the Union | 4. Upholding the Constitution and the Law | Codes:

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:

List–I (Functionaries)List–II (Oaths or Affirmations)
A. President of India1. Secrecy of information
B. Judges of Supreme Court2. Faithful Discharge of duties
C. Members of Parliament3. Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India
D. Minister for the Union4. Upholding the Constitution and the Law

Codes:

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 1997 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (C) — A-3 ; B-4 ; C-2; D-1

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Under the Constitution of India: • President of India takes oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and devote himself to the service and well-being of the people (faith and allegiance/defense of Constitution) (A matches 3). • Supreme Court Judges take oath under the Third Schedule to uphold the Constitution and the laws (B matches 4). • Members of Parliament take oath to faithfully discharge the duty upon which they are about to enter (C matches 2). • Union Ministers take an oath of secrecy (D matches 1).

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Union Ministers uniquely take an 'Oath of Secrecy' in addition to an oath of office. Linking D with 1 immediately narrows down the options to (b) and (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q354)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — A-3 ; B-4 ; C-2; D-1

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q354

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 354 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (C): "A-3 ; B-4 ; C-2; D-1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 question belong to?

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.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Union Ministers uniquely take an 'Oath of Secrecy' in addition to an oath of office. Linking D with 1 immediately narrows down the options to (b) and (c).

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