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Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 6Interactive Test Mode
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Q6. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: | List–I (Items in the Indian Constitution) | List–II (Country from which it was derived) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Directive Principles of State Policy | 1. Australia | | B. Fundamental Right | 2. Canada | | C. Concurrent List in Union-State Relations | 3. Ireland | | D. India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union | 4. United Kingdom | | | 5. United States of America | Codes:

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

List–I (Items in the Indian Constitution)List–II (Country from which it was derived)
A. Directive Principles of State Policy1. Australia
B. Fundamental Right2. Canada
C. Concurrent List in Union-State Relations3. Ireland
D. India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America

Codes:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2003 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) were borrowed from the Irish Constitution (A-3).
  • Fundamental Rights were derived from the Constitution of the USA (Bill of Rights) (B-5).
  • The concept of the Concurrent List was borrowed from the Australian Constitution (C-1).
  • Federation with a strong Centre (India as a Union of States with vesting of residuary powers in the Centre) was derived from Canada (D-2).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Knowing that DPSP is from Ireland (A -> 3) narrows the choices to (b) and (d). Knowing Fundamental Rights are from the USA (B -> 5) and Concurrent List is from Australia (C -> 1) uniquely leads to (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q6)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q6

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 6 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (D): "A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 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?

Knowing that DPSP is from Ireland (A > 3) narrows the choices to (b) and (d). Knowing Fundamental Rights are from the USA (B > 5) and Concurrent List is from Australia (C > 1) uniquely leads to (d).

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