Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. The parliament is empowered to make laws to affect the Fundamental Rights, even if the matter is classified under the State List

2. The State Legislatures cannot make laws to affect the Fundamental Rights

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 1 only

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b) 2 only

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c) 1 and 2 only

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d) 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is C
c) 1 and 2 only

Article 35 of the Indian Constitution lays down the power to make laws, give effect to certain specified fundamental rights shall vest only in the Parliament. The same article extends the competence of the Parliament to make laws on such matters even if it falls under the state list

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Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. The parliament is empowered to make laws to affect the Fundamental Rights, even if the matter is classified under the State List 2. The State Legislatures cannot make laws to affect the Fundamental Rights Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. The parliament is empowered to make laws to affect the Fundamental Rights, even if the matter is classified under the State List

2. The State Legislatures cannot make laws to affect the Fundamental Rights

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?