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Q16. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following: 1. Fundamental Rights 2. Fundamental Duties 3. Directive Principles of the State Policy Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the government of India?

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:

  1. Fundamental Rights
  2. Fundamental Duties
  3. Directive Principles of the State Policy Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the government of India?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2010 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 3 only

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The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched in 1995 to provide welfare pensions and financial assistance to the elderly, widows, and disabled persons living below the poverty line. This directly fulfills the Directive Principles of State Policy, particularly Article 41 (Right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q16)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 16 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "3 only". 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 "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.

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