2016 · Q118
Under the constitution of India which of the following statements are correct?
- 1The Constitution is supreme
- 2There is a clear division of powers between the Union and the state governments.
- 3Amendments to the constitution have to follow the prescribed procedures.
- 4The Union Parliament and the state Legislatures are sovereign.
- 5The preamble to the constitution cannot be invoked to determine the ambit of Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionFundamental Rights and DPSP
- A1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- B2, 3 and 4 only
- C1, 4 and 5 only
- D1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation
The Constitution is supreme (1); powers are divided between the Union and the States via the Seventh Schedule (2); amendments must follow Article 368’s procedure (3) — all correct. But Parliament and State legislatures are not sovereign — they are bound by the Constitution (4 is false); and per the key, the Preamble cannot be invoked to determine the ambit of Fundamental Rights (5 is false). Hence 1, 2 and 3 — option (D).