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Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 19Interactive Test Mode
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Q19. Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — The independence of the judiciary is safeguarded.

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An independent judiciary is an indispensable feature of any federal polity. It serves as an impartial umpire to settle disputes between the Centre and the States (or between States) regarding the constitutional division of powers and maintains the supremacy of the Constitution.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q19)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — The independence of the judiciary is safeguarded.

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 19 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (A): "The independence of the judiciary is safeguarded.". 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 "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments 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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