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Fundamental Rights & DPSP
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Q50. Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law”? 1. Limitation of Powers 2. Equality before law 3. People’s responsibility to the Government 4. Liberty and civil rights Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law”?

  1. Limitation of Powers
  2. Equality before law
  3. People’s responsibility to the Government
  4. Liberty and civil rights Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2018 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1, 2 and 4 only

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A.V. Dicey's concept of the Rule of Law emphasizes three major pillars: absence of arbitrary power (Limitation of Powers), Equality before the Law, and the predominance of legal spirit (safeguarding Liberty and Civil Rights).

Statement 3 is incorrect: Rule of law implies that the government is responsible and accountable to the people and governed by the law, not the reverse ('People's responsibility to the Government').

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Rule of law primarily constrains state power and establishes governmental accountability. Statement 3 ('People's responsibility to the Government') reverses this democratic principle and can be easily eliminated.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q50)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1, 2 and 4 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q50

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 50 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (C): "1, 2 and 4 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Fundamental Rights & DPSP". You can explore all repeated questions from Fundamental Rights & DPSP 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 Fundamental Rights & DPSP UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Rule of law primarily constrains state power and establishes governmental accountability. Statement 3 ('People's responsibility to the Government') reverses this democratic principle and can be easily eliminated.

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