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The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950. It is a comprehensive document. Apart from dealing with the structure of Government, the Constitution makes detailed provisions for the rights of citizens and other persons in a number of entrenched provisions and for the principles to be followed by the State in the governance of the country, labelled as ”Directive Principles of State Policy”. All public authorities - legisla- tive, administrative and judicial derive their powers directly or indirectly from the Constitution which in turn derives its authority from the people. The freedoms under Article 19 are those great and basic rights which are recognized as the natural rights inherent in the status of a citizen. At the same time, none of these freedoms are absolute but subject to reasonable restrictions specified under sub-clauses (2) to (6) of Article 19 of Indian Constitution. The Sub-committee on Fundamental Rights constituted by the Constituent Assembly suggested two types of Fundamental Rights - one which can be enforced in the Courts of law and the other which because of their different nature cannot be enforced in the law courts. Later on, however, the former were put under the head ‘Fundamental Rights’ as Part III and the later were put separately in Part IV of the Constitution under the heading ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’. The Articles included in Part IV of the Constitution (Articles 36 to 51) contain certain Directives which are the guidelines for the Government to lead the country. Article 37 provides that the ‘provisions contained in this part (i) shall not be enforceable by any Court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless (ii) fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws. Article 51A imposes the fundamental duties on every citizen of India Since the duties are imposed upon the citizens and not upon the States, legislation is necessary for their implementation. Fundamental duties can’t be enforced by writs.

Question: 1

Which of the following is the real source of the Constitution of India?

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Remember, the Constitution's source lies in the people, not just the law-making bodies like Parliament.
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  • The people
  • Parliament
  • Supreme Court
  • Constituent Assembly
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The Correct Option is A

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The real source of the Constitution of India is the people of India.
The Constitution derives its authority from the will of the people.
The people gave the Constitution its legitimacy by adopting it through the Constituent Assembly.
The ultimate source of the Constitution lies in the collective will of the Indian citizens.
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Question: 2

Which part of the Indian Constitution is fundamental in the governance of the country?

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Focus on the role of Directive Principles in guiding the state's policies towards a welfare state.
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  • Fundamental Rights
  • Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Fundamental Duties
  • Centre-State Relations
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The Correct Option is B

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The Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country.
These principles are non-enforceable but are fundamental to the governance of India and guide the government in making laws and policies.
They reflect the aspirations of the people and help in creating a social welfare state.
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Question: 3

Whether Fundamental Rights and Fundamental duties can be enforced by invoking writ jurisdiction?

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Focus on the provisions of the Indian Constitution, particularly the enforcement of rights and duties.
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  • Both Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties are enforceable
  • Only Fundamental Rights are enforceable
  • Only Fundamental Duties are enforceable
  • Fundamental Duties are to be followed by the State
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The Correct Option is A

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Both Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties can be enforced by invoking writ jurisdiction as mentioned in the Constitution of India.
The enforceability of these rights and duties is fundamental for the proper functioning of democracy and the legal system.
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Question: 4

All Judicial Authorities directly or indirectly derive their powers from ____.

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Understand the sources of judicial powers under the Indian Constitution for clarity in legal procedures.
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  • Constitution of India
  • Legislature
  • Government
  • Constituent Assembly
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The Correct Option is A

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All judicial authorities, including courts, derive their powers from the Constitution of India, which forms the supreme legal document governing the country.
The Constitution grants power to the judiciary to uphold the rule of law and administer justice.
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Question: 5

Which of the following statements is True?

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Remember that fundamental rights in India come with reasonable restrictions under certain conditions.
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  • Fundamental rights are absolute
  • Some fundamental rights are absolute and some are not
  • Fundamental rights are not absolute, they have reasonable restrictions
  • Fundamental rights are unenforceable
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The Correct Option is C

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Fundamental rights in India are not absolute, and they can be subject to reasonable restrictions in certain circumstances, as provided in the Constitution.
This ensures that the rights of individuals do not infringe upon public order, morality, or other key interests.
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