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Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 326Interactive Test Mode
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Q326. With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India, consider the following statements:

  1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.
  2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2021 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Parole is not a fundamental or statutory right of a prisoner; it is a privilege and an administrative discretion granted based on good conduct, circumstances, and security assessments. It can be denied even if a case is presented.

Statement 2 is correct: Since 'Prisons' is a State subject under the Seventh Schedule, State Governments frame their own rules regarding the release of prisoners on parole.

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Watch out for absolute words like 'cannot be denied' and 'matter of right'. Discretionary administrative relief such as parole is rarely an absolute right in constitutional jurisprudence.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q326)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2021 Q326

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 326 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "(b) 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2021 question belong to?

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.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Watch out for absolute words like 'cannot be denied' and 'matter of right'. Discretionary administrative relief such as parole is rarely an absolute right in constitutional jurisprudence.

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