Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights. 1. They limit the authority of the government, and arbitrary laws of the legislature. 2. Fundamental Rights are not absolute and can be suspended. 3. They secure vital political rights to the citizens of India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Option 4 : 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.

• They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive implies that they limit the authority of the government, and arbitrary laws of the legislature. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• They are justiciable in nature, that is, they are enforceable by the courts for their violation.
• Rights such as equality to contest for political office, right against discrimination etc. show the political and social equality of citizens. Hence statement 3 is correct.
• Fundamental Rights are not absolute and subject to reasonable restrictions.
• Further, they are not sacrosanct and can be curtailed or repealed by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment act. They can also be suspended during the operation of a National Emergency except the rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21. Hence statement 2 is correct.