Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#241] In which of the following cases the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable?
Correct Answer
(D) Golak Nath's case
Explanation
Solution: In Golaknath case, 1967, Supreme Court held that no authority including parliament can amend or upgrade fundamental rights. Later on, in Keshavananda Bharti case Supreme Court reversed its decision and pronounced that fundamental rights can be amended subject to basic structure of constitution.
[#242] Which of the following writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court?
Correct Answer
(C) Prohibition
Explanation
Solution: In Prohibition writ, a higher court restrained lower court from over stepping its jurisdiction. In India both Supreme Court and High Court have been empowered with writ jurisdiction.
[#243] Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the "Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution"?
Correct Answer
(D) Article 32
Explanation
Solution: Just mentioning fundamental rights in constitution without providing provisions for their enforcement would have no meaning. Article-32 which is right to constitutional remedies ensures the enforcement of fundamental rights. That is why "Father of Constitution" Dr. B.R. Ambedkar termed this article as "Heart and soul of constitution".
[#244] By which of the following rights fundamental rights are ensured in Indian constitution?
Correct Answer
(C) Right to constitutional remedies
Explanation
Solution: Just mentioning fundamental rights in constitution without providing provisions for their enforcement would have no meaning. Article-32 which is right to constitutional remedies ensures the enforcement of fundamental rights. That is why "Father of Constitution" Dr. B.R. Ambedkar termed this article as "Heart and soul of constitution".
[#245] The Basic Structure of our Constitution was proclaimed by the Supreme Court in-
Correct Answer
(A) Keshavananda Bharti case
Explanation
Solution: Keshavananda Bharti vs state of Kerela case, 1973 is one of the most important legal battle of Indian constitution. While pronouncing judgement Supreme Court proclaimed the concept of Basic Structure. It said parliament can amend fundamental rights subject to basic structure of constitution. At that time court did define what is basic structure.