Q. With reference to ‘Fundamental Rights’, consider the following statements:
1. They are sacrosanct and cannot be amended by parliament.
2. They act as a restriction to the ideal of political democracy.
3. They are guaranteed and protected by the Constitution of India.
How many of the above given statements is/ are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Articles 12 to 3They are not absolute but qualified. The state can impose reasonable restrictions on them.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Fundamental rights can be amended by the Parliament by a constitutional amendment but only if the amendment does not alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
Statements 2 is incorrect: Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution to all persons without any discrimination. The Fundamental Rights are meant for promoting the ideal of political democracy and not limiting it.
Statements 3 is correct: The Fundamental Rights are guaranteed and protected by the Constitution of India. They are ‘fundamental’ also in the sense that they are most essential for the all-round development of individuals.
