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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?

A
It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
B
It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
C
It defines and limits the powers of government.
D
It secures social justice, social equality and social security.
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
Correct Answer
It defines and limits the powers of government.
Subject: Polity.Context: Fundamental features of a Constitution.Details: While a constitution does outline objectives, create offices, and promote justice, its ......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
Ref. Subject Polity
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Constitutionalism
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject ▼
Polity.
Context ▼
Fundamental features of a Constitution.
Details ▼
While a constitution does outline objectives, create offices, and promote justice, its 'chief' foundational purpose—embodying the concept of constitutionalism—is to provide a definitive framework that defines the authority of the state and strictly limits the powers of the government to prevent arbitrary rule and tyranny.
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