Which of the following statements about Article 20(1) of the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. It contains a provision against ex post facto legislation. 2. A legislation shall not be competent to make a criminal law retrospective. Select the answer using the code gi… | UPSC CAPF 2026 Q No 55

Accepted Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

Topic Covered: Indian Polity and Governance

Key Concept: Constitutional provisions, institutions and governance

The correct choice follows from the relevant historical or constitutional fact. “Both 1 and 2” matches the established chronology, institutional position, legal provision or governance principle tested here.

The key is to apply the central fact, formula, definition or relationship tested in the question and then eliminate alternatives that do not satisfy it.