Question

Q14. Consider the following statements:

1. Fundamental rights under Article 14 and 19 can be diluted to give effect to certain Directive Principles.

2. If President of India reserves a bill for his own consideration and then approves, then Judicial Review would not be possible.

3. Any law, relating to Schedule 9, can be curtailed on the grounds of violation of Fundamental Rights and it cannot be challenged.

Choose the correct option.

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
• B. b) 3 only
• C. c) All of the above
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) All of the above

• Article 39 (b) and Article 39 (c) can be given precedence over Article 14, 19 and not all the Directive Principles.
• Article 31A says that judicial review will not be possible if the President reserves a bill for his own consideration and then gives assent.
• Article 31B is linked with Schedule IX