General Studies MCQs

Question

Which of the following statements about Fundamental Rights is true?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: They can be amended only by a constitutional amendment act.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “They can be amended only by a constitutional amendment act.”.
The Supreme Court has ruled that all provisions of the Constitution, including fundamental rights, can be amended, but that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the constitution.

The Indian Parliament can amend them, but only through a constitutional amendment, not through an ordinary law.

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  2. B) Golaknath Case (1967)
  3. C) Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
  4. D) Minerva Mills Case (1980)
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  2. B) Article 16
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