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QUESTION 1
GS2
10 marks

Constitutional Morality is rooted in the constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of Constitutional Morality with the help of relevant judicial decisions.

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What the examiner wants

Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Constitutional Morality is rooted in the constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of Constitutional Morality with the help of relevant judicial decisions.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Constitutional morality and constitutional values.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Constitutional Morality is rooted in the constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets≈55 words
  2. 2Explain the doctrine of Constitutional Morality with the help of relevant judicial decisions≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Constitutional/institutional contextAnswer each explicit limb in sequenceUse relevant provisions/judgments/policy evidenceLimitations/counterviewReforms or reasoned conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Constitutional morality and constitutional values without directly resolving: “Constitutional Morality is rooted in the constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Explain the doctrine of Constitutional Morality with the help of relevant judicial decisions.”

Value addition

  • 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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