With reference to the features of Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. It provides a democratic means to bring about social transformation. 

2. A fine balance is maintained between parliamentary sovereignty and judicial supremacy by the Indian Constitution. 

3. It limits the power of the government. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

a) 1 and 2 only 

b) 1 and 3 only 

c) 2 and 3 only 

d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: 

• Indian Constitution provides peaceful, democratic means to bring about social transformation. 
• For a hitherto colonized people, it announces and embodies the first real exercise of political self-determination. 
• A fine balance has been struck between parliamentary sovereignty and judicial supremacy by the Indian Constitution. 
• Articles 13, 32 and 136 gives the power of judicial review. 
• By its power of judicial review, it can strike down any parliamentary law as unconstitutional. 
• Thus, keeping a check over Parliamentary sovereignty. 
• On the other hand, the Parliament, being the representative of the people's will, has the authority to make laws. 
• It has been given the power to remove the judges as well. Thus, keeping a check over judicial supremacy as well. 
• Indian Constitution limits the power of the government by mentioning Fundamental Rights, providing safeguards to bodies like Election Commission.

Ans: (d)