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Which of the following are considered as basic structure of the Indian Constitution 1 ...........

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    Which of the following are considered as basic structure of the Indian Constitution?

    1.    Republican and democratic form of Government

    2.    Secular character of the Constitution

    3.    Balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy 

    4.    Federal Character of the Constitution                     

     Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

      1, 2 and 3           

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      1, 3 and 4

    Incorrect Answer

      1, 2 and 4           

    Incorrect Answer

      1, 2,3 and 4           

    Correct Answer
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    Explanation:

    Strictly speaking, the Supreme Court of India is yet to define or clarify as to what constitutes the basic structure of Constitution. But, from the various judgments, the following have emerged as features of basic structure —

     
    1. Supremacy of Constitution
    2. Sovereign, Democratic and Republican nature of Indian polity
    3. Secular character of Constitution
    4. Separation of powers between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
    5. Federal character of Constitution
    6. Unity and integrity of nation
    7.  Welfare state (socio-economic justice)
    8.  Judicial review
    9.  Freedom and dignity of individual
    10.  Parliamentary system
    11.  Rule of law
    12.  Harmony and balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
    13.  Principle of equality
    14.  Free and fair elections
    15.  Independence of Judiciary
    16.  Limited power of Parliament to amend the Constitution
    17.  Effective access to justice
    18.  Principle of reasonableness
    19.  Powers of Supreme Court under Articles 32, 136, 141 and 142.

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    Parag Agrawal

    point 3 of the question is "balance" not "division "

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