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UPPSC PCS 2022 · Question 74 of 150

The concept of 'Basic Structure of the Constitution' was propounded by the Supreme Court in the case of: List-I List-II

Polity

  1. AYusuf vs State of Bombay 1954
  2. BGolaknath vs State of Punjab 1967
  3. CChitralekha vs State of Mysore 1964
  4. DKeshvanand Bharti vs State of Kerala 1973Correct

Answer: D. Keshvanand Bharti vs State of Kerala 1973

Explanation

To preserve the nature of Indian democracy and protect the rights and liberties of people, the Supreme court defined the concept of basic structure. This Basic Structure doctrine helps to protect and preserve the spirit of the Constitution.

Source: edurev.in solved-paper compilation (OSWAAL 15-Years UPPSC Prelims Solved Paper)

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