UPSC Prelims 2020 · GS Paper 1 · Q23

Polity

Hard · Basic Structure Doctrine and Judicial Review

Consider the following statements:

1. The expression 'basic structure' is explicitly defined within the text of the Constitution of India.

2. The Constitution's text explicitly provides for judicial review to be used specifically to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution itself is based.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?