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Q216. Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — The Supreme Court of India

Concept & Option Breakdown

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The Supreme Court of India is the ultimate interpreter, protector, and custodian of the Constitution of India. It has the power of judicial review to strike down any legislative enactment or executive order that violates constitutional provisions.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q216)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Judiciary
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — (d) The Supreme Court of India

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q216

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 216 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Polity (Judiciary) question is Option (D): "(d) The Supreme Court of India". 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 "Judiciary". You can explore all repeated questions from Judiciary 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 Judiciary UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve Judiciary questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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