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UPSC PYQPrelims 2023

Civil Services Examination · Question 33

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

  1. It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
  2. It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
  3. It defines and limits the powers of government.
  4. It secures social justice, social equality and social security.
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Answer: (C) It defines and limits the powers of government.

Explanation

A constitution's core purpose is to define and limit governmental power (constitutionalism).