C:\UPSC\GS2\2019\Q-12.txt
Constitution & PolityEXAMINEYear 201915 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder

"Parliament's power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into an absolute power." In the light of this statement explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power?

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Historical underpinnings, basic structure, fundamental rights, directive principles, federalism, inter-state relations, constitutional amendments.

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: Article 368 Limits, Minerva Mills Case, Basic Structure Doctrine

Recurring Theme Trend: “Article 368 Limits”

7 questions across 14 yrs

Frequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)

20130
20141
20150
20160
20170
20180
20192
20200
20210
20220
20231
20241
20252
20260
HomeExploreSearchMy Vault