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    Which of the following have been described as the

    Conscience of Constitution by the Granville Austin: 1. Preamble 2. Fundamental right 3. Directive Principles of State Policy 4. Fundamental Duty Select the correct answer from the code given below:
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1, 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ā— Option 1 is incorrect: Though Preamble is an important part of the constitution it is not considered as conscience of the constitution by Granvill Austin.N.A. Palkhivala called it as the ā€˜identity card of the constitutionā€™ ā— Option 2 and 3 are correct: Fundamental rights are the 'keystone' of democracy as they are 'guaranteed' by law and the Directive Principles constitute a significant part of the Constitution. Therefore, the Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights have been described as the 'Conscience of the Constitution' by Granville Austin ā— Option 4 is incorrect: Fundamental duties are not considered as conscience of the constitution by Granvill Austin.

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