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Which legal mechanism primarily ensures the enforcement of fundamental rights in India?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 9 · Political Science · Democratic Rights
  1. Legislative oversight
  2. Judicial review by the courts
  3. Administrative review by the government
  4. Executive action by the Prime Minister
Answer
Judicial review by the courts

The correct answer is Judicial review by the courts — 5. Select judicial review as the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. 1. Identify the mechanisms that enforce rights: judicial, legislative, administrative.
  2. 2. Recognise that Article 32 allows direct access to the Supreme Court for protection of fundamental rights.
  3. 3. Understand that this is an example of judicial review, the main enforcement mechanism.
  4. 4. Rule out other mechanisms as secondary or supportive.
  5. 5. Select judicial review as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Confusing legislative oversight with judicial review

Concept tested: Enforcement mechanism for rights

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