Indian Polity

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
Statement-I is correct: The Constitution of a country sets the fundamental framework of the society, such as the values, principles, and the rules that govern the behavior of individuals, institutions, and the relationship between the state and the people. In the case of India, the Constitution reflects values like democracy, secularism, republicanism, social justice, and equality. It also defines the structure of government, the distribution of powers, and the rights of citizens, all of which shape the fundamental nature of the society.

Statement-II is correct: The Constitution specifies the structure of the government (such as the executive, legislature, and judiciary) and assigns them specific powers and duties.

It defines the authority of elected representatives, the president, the prime minister, the cabinet, the parliament, and the supreme court, among others, to make decisions in the society, including legislative, executive, and judicial decisions. The Constitution also outlines the decision-making processes within these bodies.

Both statements are correct, but Statement II does not directly explain Statement I. Statement I discusses the fundamental nature of society, such as the principles and values that the Constitution enshrines, while Statement II focuses more on the institutional authority (who makes decisions). The fundamental nature of society is about the overarching values, rights, and ideals the Constitution embodies, while who has the power to make decisions is more about institutional authority. The two statements are related but not in a cause-and-effect relationship; hence, Statement II is not the correctfor Statement I.