Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Polity and Constitution

With reference to Articles 12 and 13 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

  1. The expression “State” includes statutory as well as non-statutory authorities.
  2. A private body working as an instrumentality of the State may fall within the meaning of “State”.
  3. The term “law” under Article 13 excludes ordinances and delegated legislation.
  4. A constitutional amendment cannot be challenged even when it violates a Fundamental Right forming part of the basic structure.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2 and 4 only
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