BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 63
The Constitution of India provides for reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights, but reasonableness must keep in mind that: 1) The interest of the general public is safeguarded 2) Prevailing social values and social needs are not ignored 3) Directive Principles can be bypassed 4) Collective good is not greater Of these:
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Answer: (A) 1 and 2 are correct
Explanation
Reasonableness balances individual rights against public interest and social needs, in harmony with DPSPs (e.g. State of Madras v. V.G. Row).
- (A) Correct
Correct: courts weigh public interest and prevailing social values/needs when judging reasonableness.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: DPSPs are not to be bypassed; they guide reasonableness.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: the collective good is a key justification for restrictions.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.