Question

Q. We have described our Constitution as a 'Living Document '. What does that mean?

• A.
  It is dynamic, open to interpretation and responds to changing situations.
• B.
  It caters to the inalienable rights of all living beings.
• C.
  The Constitution clearly spells out the provisions which facilitate life worth living.
• D.
  It has been provided a status, equal to living persons by various judgements of the Courts.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

It is dynamic, open to interpretation and responds to changing situations.
Explanation:

Almost like a living being, this document keeps responding to the situations and circumstances arising from time to time. Like a living being, the Constitution responds to experience. Even after so many changes in society, the Constitution continues to work effectively because of its ability, to be dynamic, to be open to interpretations and the ability to respond to the changing situation. This is a hallmark of a democratic constitution. In a democracy, practices and ideas keep evolving overtime and the society engages in experiments according to these. The Constitution, which protects democracy and yet allows for the evolution of new practices, becomes not only durable but also the object of respect from the citizens.