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Q88. “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the:

“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Fundamental Duties

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Article 51A(c) in Part IV-A states that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India "to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India". Therefore, this provision is explicitly part of the Fundamental Duties.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q88)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Fundamental Duties

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 88 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (D): "Fundamental Duties". 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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