With respect to the Indian constitution consider the following statements Statement I The Fundamenta...........

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With respect to the Indian constitution, consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Articles 12 to 35.

Statement-II: These Rights derive inspiration from the Canadian Constitution.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but StatementII is correct

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Explanation:

Correct option: (c) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Articles 12 to 35. Statement 2 is incorrect: The fundamental Rights are derived inspiration from the Constitution of USA (i.e., Bill of Rights). Evolution of Fundamental Rights The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Articles 12 to 35. In this regard, the framers of the Constitution derived inspiration from the Constitution of USA (i.e., Bill of Rights). It contains a very long and comprehensive list of ‘justiciable’ Fundamental Rights. In fact, the Fundamental Rights in our Constitution are more elaborate than those found in the Constitution of any other country in the world, including the USA. The Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution to all persons without any discrimination. They uphold the equality of all individuals, the dignity of the individual, the larger public interest and unity of the nation.