Question

Which of the following statements about the Indian Constitution is/are correct?

• A. The Constitution is considered as the basic rulebook of our country.
• B. Indian Constitution is static and rigid.
• C. Total time taken to prepare Indian Constitution was 5 years.
• D. The Constitution has given the courts the power to place limitations on the power of parliament.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The Constitution has given the courts the power to place limitations on the power of parliament.

The Constitution is the basic rulebook of our country. It is a living document. Total time taken to prepare Indian Constitution was 2 years 11 months and 18 days. It is not static and rigid. The Constitution makers have given the provisions to make changes in the document. Changes in the laws and acts made are necessary to keep the document well suited with the demands and development of the society. The Constitution, therefore, has to change according to changing conditions. The responsibility and powers to make and amend laws is given to the parliament. The judiciary comes to our rescue. The Constitution has given the courts the power to place limitations on the power of parliament. The judiciary plays a very important role in strengthening democracy.