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Polity & Governance2020
Consider the following statements:
  1. The Constitution of India defines its structure in terms
  2. The Constitution of India provides for ‘Judicial review’
to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The statement "Neither 1 nor 2" is correct because while the Constitution of India indeed emphasizes federalism, secularism, fundamental rights, and democracy, it does not explicitly define its structure solely in those terms as comprehensive, categorical definitions. Furthermore, while the Constitution provides for judicial review, it is not solely framed to safeguard citizen liberties; it primarily serves to ensure the Constitution's supremacy and the validity of laws with respect to constitutional provisions. Thus, a nuanced understanding reveals that both statements oversimplify complex constitutional principles.

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