Who termed Article 32 as the ‘heart and soul of the Constitution of India’?
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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-2
MV Pylee
Incorrect AnswerBR Ambedkar
Correct AnswerJawaharlal Nehru
Incorrect AnswerSachchidananda Sinha
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: MV Pylee
- MV Pylee was a well-known scholar and his focus was largely on political science and constitutional law in India.
- He has significantly contributed to the studies around the Indian Constitution but did not coin the phrase for Article 32.
- Option 2: BR Ambedkar
- Dr. BR Ambedkar is regarded as the principal architect of the Constitution of India.
- He termed Article 32 as the ‘heart and soul of the Constitution’ due to its pivotal role in enforcing fundamental rights.
- Article 32 provides remedies for the enforcement of fundamental rights, enabling individuals to move the Supreme Court when their rights are violated.
- Option 3: Jawaharlal Nehru
- As India's first Prime Minister, Nehru played a significant role in its political landscape but did not coin this phrase.
- Option 4: Sachchidananda Sinha
- Sinha was the interim President of the Constituent Assembly but didn't term Article 32 as the 'heart and soul'.
Your Answer: Option 2 - BR Ambedkar
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