Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

The Kesavananda Bharati case deals with-

Options:

The superamacy of Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights

Anti-defection

Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution

National Emergency

Correct Answer:

Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution

The Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (1973) case is a landmark judgment where the Supreme Court ruled that while Parliament has wide powers to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter its “basic structure”.