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    Question

    Why the Constitution is considered the supreme law of

    the land in India?
    A Because it grants unlimited powers to the central, state, and local governments. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Because it articulates society's aspirational goals but has limited legal authority Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Because it is a source of law, but laws passed do not necessarily have to comply with its principles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Because it protects the fundamental rights of citizens and serves as a guideline for the government and the government cannot intervene with the rights, duties, privileges, laws, and regulations mentioned in the Constitution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Because it protects the fundamental rights of citizens and serves as a guideline for the government and the government cannot intervene with the rights, duties, privileges, laws, and regulations mentioned in the Constitution, Explanation: The Constitution is a document that includes guidelines for the government, protects the fundamental rights of a citizen, and encapsulates society rsquo’s aspirational goals. The constitution is known as the supreme law of the land because no central, state or local government can intervene with the rights, duties, privileges, laws, and regulations as mentioned in the Constitution. The constitution is the source of law. All laws passed will have to articulate and comply with the required principle set out in the Constitution. No legislation can make a law and no government agency can act contrary to the constitution. The Constitution coordinates the whole government process in the country. The judiciary is obligated to see that the provisions of the constitution are not violated by any government organ. The supremacy of the Constitution is preserved by the Supreme Court. Any law which is contradicting the provisions of the Constitution is declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

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