Understanding how UPSC frames questions on Indian Polity is crucial. Fundamental Rights (Part III) is the most frequently tested area. Let’s analyze a few vital Previous Year Questions (PYQs).
Q1. Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law”? (UPSC 2018)
- 1. Limitation of powers
- 2. Equality before law
- 3. People’s responsibility to the Government
- 4. Liberty and civil rights
Analysis & Answer: The correct answer is 1, 2, and 4. The Rule of Law, propounded by A.V. Dicey, restricts the arbitrary power of the government (Limitation of powers) and ensures everyone is equal (Equality before law). It guarantees civil liberties. Option 3 is incorrect because a democracy emphasizes the Government’s responsibility to the people, not the other way around.
Q2. Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement? (UPSC 2018)
Analysis & Answer: Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III. The landmark K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) judgment ruled that the Right to Privacy is a fundamental right inherent in Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty).