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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 46

The Supreme Court is:

  1. the guardian of human (fundamental) rights
  2. the final interpreter of the Constitution
  3. a civil court
  4. a federal court
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (E) None of the above / More than one of the above

Explanation

The Supreme Court plays several roles: guardian of fundamental rights, final interpreter of the Constitution and federal court.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: true, but other options are also true.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: true, but other options are also true.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: it also hears civil appeals, but this is not its defining role.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: true (Art. 131 disputes), but others are also true.

  • (E) Correct

    Correct: the Supreme Court is the guardian of rights, final interpreter and federal court, so more than one applies.