Which of the following explains the idea of 'Basic Structure'?

Fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution

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Basic human rights applicable across the globe.

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Core values of Indian democracy.

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Directive principles of governance.

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Solution

The correct option is C Core values of Indian democracy.
The 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution refers to its core values- everything that is essential to our democracy. These core values include supremacy of the Constitution, federalism, secularism, sovereign, democratic republic, free and fair elections, welfare state etc.

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