UPSC Mains PYQs on Comparison with Other Constitutions (GS Paper 2)
Every UPSC Mains question on Comparison with Other Constitutions between 2013 and 2025 is listed below, newest year first, with the marks it carried. Filter by microtheme to see one idea across all the years.
By Team MaargX UPSC · UPSC Mains 2013-2025
Short answer: UPSC has asked 9 questions on Comparison with Other Constitutions (syllabus item 5 of GS Paper 2) between 2013 and 2025, worth 115 marks in all, about 1.1 questions a year. The most-asked microthemes are Constitutional Comparison (9). The busiest year was 2025 (2 questions, 25 marks).
UPSC syllabus, GS Paper 2, item 5: Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries
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Comparison with Other Constitutions: questions year-wise with marks
2025 2 questions · 25 marks
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Compare and contrast the President's power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are 'preemptive pardons'?
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Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system on appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.
2024 1 question · 15 marks
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Discuss India as a secular state and compare with the secular principles of the US constitution
2023 1 question · 10 marks
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Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty.
2022 1 question · 15 marks
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Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.
2021 1 question · 15 marks
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Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.
2020 1 question · 10 marks
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The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
2019 1 question · 10 marks
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What can France learn from the Indian Constitution's approach to secularism?
2018 1 question · 15 marks
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India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenants on which the two political systems are based.
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Comparison with Other Constitutions at a Glance
| Syllabus item | GS Paper 2, item 5 (Polity) |
|---|---|
| Questions asked | 9 (2013-2025), about 1.1 a year |
| Total marks | 115 marks |
| Last five years | 6 questions, 80 marks (2021-2025) |
| Usual weight | 15 marks (5 questions) |
| Directive words | Compare (3), Examine (3), Analyse (1), Highlight (1) |
| Busiest year | 2025 (2 questions, 25 marks) |
Year-Wise Summary
| Year | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 25 marks |
| 2024 | 1 | 15 marks |
| 2023 | 1 | 10 marks |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 marks |
| 2021 | 1 | 15 marks |
| 2020 | 1 | 10 marks |
| 2019 | 1 | 10 marks |
| 2018 | 1 | 15 marks |
| Total | 9 | 115 marks |
Microthemes in Comparison with Other Constitutions
These are the ideas inside this topic, most asked first. Select one to see all its questions year-wise with marks.
- Constitutional Comparison 9 · 115 marks
Other Topics in GS Paper 2
- 01. Indian Constitution: Evolution and Features 18 · 235 marks
- 02. Union and States: Federal Structure 16 · 195 marks
- 03. Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal 10 · 117.5 marks
- 04. Devolution to Local Levels 8 · 97.5 marks
- 06. Parliament and State Legislatures 13 · 162.5 marks
- 07. Executive, Judiciary and Pressure Groups 17 · 197.5 marks
- 08. Representation of the People's Act 11 · 137.5 marks
- 09. Constitutional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies 23 · 282.5 marks
- 10. Government Policies and Interventions 9 · 112.5 marks
- 11. NGOs, SHGs and the Development Industry 14 · 177.5 marks
- 12. Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections 9 · 110 marks
- 13. Health, Education and Human Resources 18 · 215 marks
- 14. Poverty and Hunger 10 · 127.5 marks
- 15. Transparency, Accountability and E-Governance 18 · 215 marks
- 16. Role of Civil Services 5 · 60 marks
- 17. India and Its Neighbourhood 7 · 75 marks
- 18. Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings 19 · 230 marks
- 19. Policies of Other Countries and Indian Diaspora 16 · 195 marks
- 20. International Institutions and Agencies 15 · 187.5 marks
How to Use Mains PYQs Topic Wise
- Start with the microthemes. Open a topic and read its microtheme list. The ones with the most questions are the ideas UPSC returns to.
- Read the demand words. Note how questions begin: discuss, examine, critically analyse, comment. Each asks for a different answer structure.
- Write by marks. A 10-mark question needs a tight answer of about 150 words, and a 15-mark question about 250 words.
- Cover all years of a microtheme. Write the oldest and the latest question on the same microtheme, and see how the angle changed.
- Revise and rewrite. Revise the topic from the notes, and write the same question again after a week.
For the method in full, read the Mains answer writing strategy. The official papers are on our UPSC PYQs page.
Questions are shown as printed in the UPSC Civil Services (Main) General Studies papers of 2013-2025. The grouping into topics and microthemes is by Team MaargX UPSC. Check any wording against the official paper on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UPSC Mains questions have been asked on Comparison with Other Constitutions?
9 questions on Comparison with Other Constitutions appeared in UPSC Mains GS Paper 2 between 2013 and 2025, worth 115 marks in all. That is about 1.1 questions a year. Every one of them is listed on this page, year-wise with its marks.
Which Comparison with Other Constitutions microthemes does UPSC ask most often?
The most-asked microthemes in Comparison with Other Constitutions are Constitutional Comparison (9). The number in brackets is how many questions each has had since 2013. Use the microtheme filter to see all of them together, year by year, with marks.
In which year was Comparison with Other Constitutions asked the most in UPSC Mains?
The busiest year for Comparison with Other Constitutions was 2025 (2 questions, 25 marks). The lightest was 2024 (1 questions, 15 marks). Treat these swings as noise: UPSC does not repeat a fixed pattern, so cover the whole topic.
How many marks do Comparison with Other Constitutions questions carry?
Of the 9 questions on Comparison with Other Constitutions, 5 of 15 marks, 4 of 10 marks. Plan your word limit by marks: 10-marker answers run to about 150 words and 15-marker answers to about 250 words.
What kind of questions does UPSC ask on Comparison with Other Constitutions?
The directive words in the 9 questions on Comparison with Other Constitutions are Compare (3), Examine (3), Analyse (1), Highlight (1). Match your answer to the word: discuss and examine want both sides with a conclusion, while comment and critically analyse want a reasoned stand.
Is Comparison with Other Constitutions important for UPSC Mains?
In the last five years (2021-2025) UPSC asked 6 questions on Comparison with Other Constitutions, worth 80 marks. In the first five years (2013-2017) it asked 0, worth 0 marks.
Which GS paper does Comparison with Other Constitutions belong to?
Comparison with Other Constitutions belongs to UPSC Mains GS Paper 2, titled Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations. The questions on this page are all from that paper.
How should I use these Comparison with Other Constitutions PYQs?
Read the microtheme list first, then pick one and write two or three answers in the time limit. Compare each with what the question demands (discuss, examine, critically analyse). Revise the topic from the Maarg Manthan notes and write the same question again after a week.
Official Sources
These are the primary sources behind this page. Rules, dates and papers can change, so confirm them on the official pages.
- UPSC: Previous Year Question Papers
- UPSC: Previous Year Question Papers (Archives)
- UPSC: Revised Syllabus and Scheme
- UPSC: Civil Services Examination Rules