QUESTION 1
GS2
10 marks
Right to privacy relating to self-identity is very dear to every human being and well protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. In this context, examine the effect of the amendment in 2026, to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Assess the 2026 amendment through the constitutional lens of privacy, decisional autonomy and self-identity.
ExamineGo into the details, test each point against evidence, and conclude on what it shows.
Demand-wise check
- 1Set the Article 21/self-identification benchmark≈35 words
- 2Identify the amendment’s exact changes to recognition/procedure/rights≈35 words
- 3Evaluate whether those changes advance, burden or condition self-identification and dignity≈35 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Constitutional benchmarkVerified amendment changeRights impactProportionality/administrative effectConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Describing transgender rights generally without analysing the 2026 amendment
- Assuming a certification/recognition process is valid or invalid without examining its actual design
Value addition
- Rights test: self-identity/privacy → amendment rule → effect
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Verified value additions
These are verified official-source additions selected for this exact PYQ. Use only the point that strengthens your argument.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 7 minutes, then get it checked.