Identify the correct statements about the theory of basic structure 1 Constitution specifies the bas...........

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Identify the correct statements about the theory of basic structure.

1. Constitution specifies the basic tenets.

2. Legislature can amend all parts of the Constitution except the basic structure.

3. Judiciary has defined which aspects of the Constitution can be termed as the basic structure and which cannot.

4. The theory found its first expression in the Kesavananda Bharti case and has been discussed in subsequent judgments.

1 and 4

2 and 4

1, 2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Previously, the Supreme Court had held that the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution was unfettered. ... The Supreme Court's position on constitutional amendments laid out in its judgements is that Parliament can amend the Constitution but cannot destroy its "basic structure".