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Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 110Interactive Test Mode
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Q110. Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that ‘It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance’?

Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that ‘It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance’?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Article 355

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Article 355 of the Indian Constitution imposes a duty on the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q110)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Article 355

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 110 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (D): "Article 355". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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