Which of the following statements about the Indian political system is/are correct? (i) The president is both Head of the State a…

Question

Which of the following statements about the Indian political system is/are correct?

(i) The president is both Head of the State and Head of the Government.

(ii) Parliament is Supreme.

(iii) The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution.

(iv) The Directive Principles of State Policy are justiciable.

1. A. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
2. B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
3. C. (ii) and (iii) (Correct answer)
4. D. (iii) only

Correct Answer

Option C — (ii) and (iii)

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is (ii) and (iii).

Key Points

• In India, the President is Head of State while the PM is Head of Government (i is wrong).
• The Constitution, not Parliament, is supreme (ii is wrong).
• DPSPs are not justiciable (iv is wrong).
• Only the Supreme Court being guardian of the Constitution (iii) is correct.