BNC501 Constitution of India Important Questions 2026 (AKTU)
Repeat analysis + most-asked questions, unit-wise
What we did: built from all 9 AKTU Constitution of India papers (2021-22 (Sem 5)–2025-26): 207 questions grouped into 99 distinct questions, 47 of which were asked in more than one paper.
- of marks were repeat questions
- 59%
- of marks were repeat questions
- questions asked in 2+ papers
- 47
- questions asked in 2+ papers
- papers analysed (2021-22 (Sem 5)–2025-26)
- 9
- papers analysed (2021-22 (Sem 5)–2025-26)
- units, mapped to current syllabus
- 5
- units, mapped to current syllabus
How much of the paper repeats?
- Repeats are real: when we checked each newer BNC501 paper against the papers before it, on average 59% of its marks were questions already asked in an earlier paper.
- 2022-23 (Sem 5) paper: 33% of marks were repeats (2 of 6 repeated questions were in our top list).
- 2022-23 (Sem 6) paper: 68% of marks were repeats (9 of 15 repeated questions were in our top list).
- 2023-24 (Sem 5) paper: 100% of marks were repeats (8 of 20 repeated questions were in our top list).
- 2023-24 (Sem 6) paper: 60% of marks were repeats (4 of 15 repeated questions were in our top list).
- 2024-25 (Sem 5) paper: 25% of marks were repeats (4 of 6 repeated questions were in our top list).
- 2024-25 (Sem 6) paper: 69% of marks were repeats (8 of 13 repeated questions were in our top list).
- 2025-26 paper: 60% of marks were repeats (3 of 14 repeated questions were in our top list).
- Topic weightage is a guide, not a guarantee: our Tier 1 + Tier 2 topics covered 54% of the next paper's marks — picking the same number of topics at random would have covered about 48%.
Across 10 subjects and 23 papers we tested, 43% of marks repeated earlier questions on average.
1.Unit-wise most-asked questions
Ranked by how many papers asked them, then by how recently. Click a paper to open it.
Unit 1: Introduction and Basic Information about Indian Constitution
21% of past marks| Question | Asked |
|---|---|
| Discuss some of the Fundamental Duties given in Indian Constitution | Asked 3× |
| Give the salient features of Indian Constitution. | Asked 3× |
| Write the features of Government of India Act 1935. | Asked 3× |
| Indian constitution is a federal constitution with unitary features. Discuss | Asked 3× |
Unit 2: Union Executive and State Executive
26% of past marks| Question | Asked |
|---|---|
| Examine the importance of Lokpal and Lokayukta. Also describe the key provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 | Asked 8× |
| What are the constitutional powers and functions of the President of India? | Asked 4× |
| Explain the legislative powers of the Lok Sabha and discuss its role in financial matters | Asked 3× |
| Evaluate powers and functions of Chief Minister | Asked 3× |
Unit 3: Introduction and Basic Information about Legal System
20% of past marks| Question | Asked |
|---|---|
| Explain the concept of contract law and discuss the essential elements of (see original paper) | Asked 5× |
| Explain the structure of the Indian court system from District Courts to the Supreme Court | Asked 4× |
| What are the basic ingredients required for customs to become the law? Explain | Asked 4× |
| How does District Consumer Forum work? Discuss its advantages | Asked 3× |
Unit 4: Election provisions, Emergency provisions, Amendment of the constitution
8% of past marks| Question | Asked |
|---|---|
| Explain in detail the composition, powers and functions of the Election Commission of India for free and fair elections | Asked 2× |
| State one situation in which a National Emergency can be declared | Asked 2× |
| Discuss the different types of emergencies provided in the Indian Constitution. Examine the grounds President's Rule 7 marks2025-26 Q5(b) | Asked 1× |
| Define the processes of constitutional amendments in detail. 7 marks2024-25 (Sem 6) Q5(b) | Asked 1× |
Unit 5: Business Organizations and E-Governance
26% of past marks| Question | Asked |
|---|---|
| Differentiate between memorandum of association and article of association | Asked 5× |
| Explain the role of engineers in E-governance. Discuss its importance | Asked 4× |
| How a company is formed in India? Explain in detail | Asked 4× |
| Explain the role of information technology in strengthening the judicial system in India | Asked 3× |
2.Topic weightage: which topics carry the marks
Blue = Tier 1 + Tier 2 (topics that carried ~80% of past marks). Grey = the rest. It shows where marks have gone, not a promise of what comes next.
| Topic | Papers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| E-Governance and Role of Engineers · Unit 5 · Tier 1 | 8/9 | 6% |
| Role of IT Professionals in Judiciary · Unit 5 · Tier 1 | 7/9 | 5.8% |
| Lokpal and Lok Ayukta Act · Unit 2 · Tier 1 | 8/9 | 5.6% |
| Powers of President and US Comparison · Unit 2 · Tier 1 | 7/9 | 4.9% |
| State Governor and Chief Minister · Unit 2 · Tier 1 | 5/9 | 4.5% |
| Contract Law and Tort · Unit 3 · Tier 1 | 7/9 | 3.6% |
| Memorandum and Articles of Association · Unit 5 · Tier 1 | 5/9 | 3.5% |
| Fundamental Rights and Duties · Unit 1 · Tier 1 | 6/9 | 3.5% |
| Historical Background of Constituent Assembly · Unit 1 · Tier 1 | 5/9 | 3.3% |
| Functions of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha · Unit 2 · Tier 1 | 5/9 | 3.2% |
| Legal System and Sources of Law · Unit 3 · Tier 1 | 5/9 | 2.9% |
| Prospectus, Shares and Directors · Unit 5 · Tier 1 | 4/9 | 2.8% |
| Court System in India · Unit 3 · Tier 1 | 4/9 | 2.4% |
| Public Interest Litigation and Judicial Activism · Unit 2 · Tier 2 | 3/9 | 2.4% |
| Salient Features of the Constitution · Unit 1 · Tier 2 | 4/9 | 2.3% |
| Procedure of Constitutional Amendment · Unit 4 · Tier 2 | 2/9 | 2.2% |
| Sole Traders and Partnerships · Unit 5 · Tier 2 | 6/9 | 2.2% |
| Government of India Act 1935 · Unit 1 · Tier 2 | 3/9 | 2.2% |
| Introduction to Companies Act · Unit 5 · Tier 2 | 3/9 | 2.1% |
| Meaning of Constitution and Constitutionalism · Unit 1 · Tier 2 | 5/9 | 2.1% |
| Appointment of Judges and Judicial Review · Unit 2 · Tier 2 | 5/9 | 2% |
| District Court and Consumer Forum · Unit 3 · Tier 2 | 4/9 | 2% |
| Emergency Provisions and Local Self Government · Unit 1 · Tier 2 | 4/9 | 2% |
| Law at Workplace · Unit 3 · Tier 2 | 2/9 | 2% |
| Arbitration as Alternative Dispute Resolution · Unit 3 · Tier 2 | 2/9 | 2% |
| Formation of a Company · Unit 5 · Tier 2 | 3/9 | 2% |
| The Preamble · Unit 1 · Tier 2 | 3/9 | 1.9% |
| Parliamentary, Federal System and Centre-State Relations · Unit 1 · Tier 3 | 4/9 | 1.6% |
| Acts of Parliament as Primary Legislation · Unit 3 · Tier 3 | 3/9 | 1.6% |
| Types of Emergency · Unit 4 · Tier 3 | 3/9 | 1.6% |
| Indian Independence Act 1947 · Unit 1 · Tier 3 | 3/9 | 1.5% |
| Tribunals, High Courts and Supreme Court · Unit 3 · Tier 3 | 3/9 | 1.5% |
| State Cabinet, Legislature and Courts · Unit 2 · Tier 3 | 2/9 | 1.3% |
| Binding Rules from Judicial Decisions · Unit 3 · Tier 3 | 2/9 | 1.3% |
| General Meetings and Proceedings · Unit 5 · Tier 3 | 2/9 | 1.2% |
| Powers and Functions of Election Commission · Unit 4 · Tier 3 | 2/9 | 1.2% |
| Limitations on Amendment · Unit 4 · Tier 3 | 1/9 | 1.1% |
| Directive Principles of State Policy · Unit 1 · Tier 3 | 2/9 | 1% |
| Grounds and Procedure of Emergency · Unit 4 · Tier 3 | 2/9 | 1% |
| Powers and Functions of Prime Minister · Unit 2 · Tier 3 | 1/9 | 0.7% |
| Independence of the Supreme Court · Unit 2 · Tier 3 | 1/9 | 0.7% |
| Common Law and Case Law · Unit 3 · Tier 3 | 2/9 | 0.5% |
| Meaning of Constitutional Amendment · Unit 4 · Tier 3 | 1/9 | 0.4% |
| Powers of Indian Parliament · Unit 2 · Tier 3 | 1/9 | 0.2% |
| Auditors and Winding Up · Unit 5 · Tier 3 | 1/9 | 0.2% |
3.Paper pattern (2025-26)
| Section | Questions | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| A | 7 × 2 marks | Attempt all |
| B | 5 × 7 marks | Attempt any 3 |
| C | 10 × 7 marks | Attempt any 1 |
4.In the syllabus, never asked yet
Low priority, but read them once — a new paper can always start here.
- Composition of Election Commission · U4
- Electoral Process in India · U4
- Duration and Effects of Emergency · U4
- Alienation and Secessionism in States · U5
5.Study order
- 1E-Governance and Role of Engineers (Unit 5, Tier 1)
- 2Role of IT Professionals in Judiciary (Unit 5, Tier 1)
- 3Lokpal and Lok Ayukta Act (Unit 2, Tier 1)
- 4Powers of President and US Comparison (Unit 2, Tier 1)
- 5State Governor and Chief Minister (Unit 2, Tier 1)
- 6Contract Law and Tort (Unit 3, Tier 1)
- 7Memorandum and Articles of Association (Unit 5, Tier 1)
- 8Fundamental Rights and Duties (Unit 1, Tier 1)
- 9Historical Background of Constituent Assembly (Unit 1, Tier 1)
- 10Functions of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha (Unit 2, Tier 1)
- 11Legal System and Sources of Law (Unit 3, Tier 1)
- 12Prospectus, Shares and Directors (Unit 5, Tier 1)
- 13Court System in India (Unit 3, Tier 1)
- 14Public Interest Litigation and Judicial Activism (Unit 2, Tier 2)
- 15Salient Features of the Constitution (Unit 1, Tier 2)
- 16Procedure of Constitutional Amendment (Unit 4, Tier 2)
- 17Sole Traders and Partnerships (Unit 5, Tier 2)
- 18Government of India Act 1935 (Unit 1, Tier 2)
- 19Introduction to Companies Act (Unit 5, Tier 2)
- 20Meaning of Constitution and Constitutionalism (Unit 1, Tier 2)
- 21Appointment of Judges and Judicial Review (Unit 2, Tier 2)
- 22District Court and Consumer Forum (Unit 3, Tier 2)
- 23Emergency Provisions and Local Self Government (Unit 1, Tier 2)
- 24Law at Workplace (Unit 3, Tier 2)
- 25Arbitration as Alternative Dispute Resolution (Unit 3, Tier 2)
- 26Formation of a Company (Unit 5, Tier 2)
- 27The Preamble (Unit 1, Tier 2)
FAQ
Which units of BNC501 carry the most marks?
Unit 5 (Business Organizations and E-Governance, 26% of past marks) and Unit 2 (Union Executive and State Executive, 26% of past marks).
Do AKTU Constitution of India questions repeat?
Yes. On average 59% of the marks in each newer BNC501 paper came from questions already asked in an earlier paper, and 47 questions have appeared in more than one paper.
How is this list made?
Every question from the 9 papers (2021-22 (Sem 5)–2025-26) was mapped to the current AKTU syllabus and grouped with the same question from other years. Questions are ranked by how many papers they appeared in, then by how recently.
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Note: this is based on past AKTU papers, not a guarantee. Questions are mapped to the current syllabus; topics that are no longer in the syllabus are left out.