Consider the following statements:
1. Article 35 is included in Part IV of the Constitution.
2. It empowers State legislatures to create special laws for Jammu and Kashmir.
3. It vests Parliament with the power to make laws for enforcing Fundamental Rights.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
Only Statement 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 35 is part of Part III (Fundamental Rights), not Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy).
Statement 2 is incorrect because Article 35 does not empower State legislatures to make special laws for Jammu and Kashmir. It relates to Parliament’s authority under Fundamental Rights framework, and the special provisions for J&K have also changed after 2019.
Statement 3 is correct because Article 35 empowers Parliament to make laws necessary for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Key Points
• Article 35 belongs to Part III (Fundamental Rights).
• It gives Parliament the power to enforce Fundamental Rights through legislation.
• It does not grant special legislative powers to State legislatures.
• Post-2019 constitutional changes have altered J&K-specific provisions.
Additional Facts
• Article 35A (now abrogated) was earlier related to Jammu & Kashmir.
• Part IV of the Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
• Fundamental Rights are enforceable through the judiciary.
Important Questions
Q: Article 35 belongs to which part of the Constitution?
Ans: Part III (Fundamental Rights)
Q: What does Part IV of the Constitution contain?
Ans: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)