Constitutional Development: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Constitutional Development (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2010Modern History · Constitutional Development
Q1. The "Instrument of Instructions" contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as:
Explanation
The "Instrument of Instructions" from the Government of India Act of 1935 were important guidelines from the British Government. They directed the Governors in British India on how to use their discretionary powers. In 1950, these guidelines influenced the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India (Part IV). These principles help the State create laws and policies that improve people’s welfare and build a fair and just society.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2010
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Constitutional Development?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Constitutional Development (Modern History), asked from 1996 to 2013. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Constitutional Development?
Questions on Constitutional Development (Modern History) are available for 4 years, from 1996 to 2013. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
