2019 · Q45
Which of the following statements about Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, as a drafting member of the Constitution of India, are correct?
- 1He favoured the role of the Supreme Court in taking important decisions related to the interpretation of the Constitution of India.
- 2He felt that the Supreme Court had to draw the line between liberty and social control.
- 3He believed in the dominance of the executive over the judiciary.
- 4He favoured a dictatorial form of governance.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 and 2 only
- Bl, 2 and 3
- C3 and 4
- D1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, a member of the Drafting Committee, strongly favoured an independent Supreme Court with a central role in interpreting the Constitution. He observed that the Court would have to draw the line between individual liberty and social control. He opposed executive dominance over the judiciary and never favoured a dictatorial form of governance. Statements 1 and 2 are therefore correct. Hence option A is correct.