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1

Which of the following correctly explains the scope of Article 31A protection?

A

Only laws enacted after 1971
B

Laws relating to agrarian reforms including acquisition of estates
C

All laws violating Part III
D

Only central laws

2

Assertion: Article 31B immunizes laws placed in the Ninth Schedule from judicial review. Reason: Such laws cannot be challenged even for violation of Basic Structure.

A

Both A and R correct
B

A correct, R incorrect
C

A incorrect, R correct
D

Both incorrect

3

Which case held that laws under Ninth Schedule are open to Basic Structure review?

A

Kesavananda Bharati
B

I.R. Coelho
C

Minerva Mills
D

Waman Rao

4

Article 31C originally protected laws implementing which Directive Principles?

A

All DPSPs
B

Article 39(b) and (c)
C

Article 40 only
D

Articles 36–51 entirely

5

After Minerva Mills, Article 31C protection is limited to:

A

All DPSPs
B

Only Article 39(b) and (c)
C

No DPSP
D

Only economic policies

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