CS (Main) Exam 2021 Law Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Law Paper I
Subject Law
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Law Paper I from the CS (Main) Examination conducted in 2021 by UPSC. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. This paper is crucial for candidates aspiring to clear the Civil Services Mains examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected question format and depth of knowledge required in Law.

Major Topics Covered

  • Fundamental Rights
  • Social Values
  • Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
  • Judge-led Litigation
  • Case Law
  • Right to Education
  • Human Rights
  • President and Council of Ministers
  • Delegation of Legislative Powers
  • Delegated Legislation
  • Constitutional Law

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (Main) Exam preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Law Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 Law Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Law Optional Papers
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Law Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC CS Mains Law Paper I Solutions
  • CS (Main) Exam Law Syllabus
  • UPSC Law Optional Syllabus
  • CS (Main) Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) “मूल अधिकारों के बारे में यह कहा जा सकता है कि उन्होंने वर्तमान समाज के सामाजिक
मूल्यों का संवैधानीकरण कर दिया है ।” दृष्टांत के साथ व्याख्या कीजिए।

"The Fundamental Rights may be said to constitutionalise social values of existing society." Explain and illustrate.

(b) “भारत में लोकहितवाद न्यायाधीश-नीत (judge-led) तथा वास्तव में कुछ हद तक
न्यायाधीश-प्रेरित (judge-induced) है ।” सुसंगत निर्णयज विधि की सहायता से स्पष्ट
कीजिए ।

"Public Interest Litigation in India is judge-led and even to some extent judge-induced." Explain with the help of relevant case law.

(c) “शिक्षा का अधिकार मूल अधिकारों एवं मानव अधिकारों का आधार है ।” बच्चों के शिक्षा
के अधिकार के संबंध में सरकार द्वारा किए गए प्रयासों की विवेचना कीजिए ।

"Right to Education is the base for the Fundamental Rights and Human Rights." Discuss the efforts made by the Government with regard to Right to Education of the children.

(d) राष्ट्रपति और मंत्रिपरिषद् के बीच संबंध की व्याख्या कीजिए । क्या राष्ट्रपति मंत्रिपरिषद् की
सलाह मानने के लिए बाध्य है ? विवेचना कीजिए ।

Explain the relationship between the President and the Council of Ministers. Is the President bound to accept the advice of the Council of Ministers? Discuss.

(e) भारतीय संविधान के तहत ‘विधायी शक्तियों’ का प्रत्यायोजन न तो अनुमन्य (प्रदत्त) है और न
ही प्रतिषिद्ध है । निर्णीत वादों की सहायता से प्रत्यायोजित विधान की संवैधानिकता की
विवेचना कीजिए ।

Delegation of 'Legislative Powers' has neither been permitted nor prohibited under the Indian Constitution. Discuss the constitutionality of delegated legislation with the help of decided cases.

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What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

Which conducting body organized the CS (Main) Exam 2021?

The exam was conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject of this question paper?

The subject is Law, specifically Paper I.

What is the maximum marks for CS (Main) Exam Law Paper I?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time duration allowed for Law Paper I?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

How many questions are there in Law Paper I?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

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