SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 35

Solution: The correct answer is Article 32.
Explanation:
☛ Article 32 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Constitutional Remedies, which allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights.
☛ Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Article 32 as the "Heart and Soul of the Constitution" and its very foundation.
☛ Under Article 32, the Supreme Court has the power to issue directions, orders, or writs including Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo-Warranto, and Certiorari.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Article 226: Empowers the High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights as well as for any other legal purpose.
☛ Article 21: Guarantees the Protection of Life and Personal Liberty to citizens and non-citizens alike.
☛ Article 19: Guarantees six basic freedoms to Indian citizens, including freedom of speech and expression, peaceful assembly, and movement.
☛ Article 51A: Enlists the Fundamental Duties of citizens, which were incorporated by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Who called Article 32 the "Heart and Soul" of the Constitution? → Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
☛ Which article empowers High Courts to issue writs? → Article 226
☛ Which writ literally translates to "to have the body of"? → Habeas Corpus
☛ Which writ means "We Command" and orders a public official to perform duty? → Mandamus
☛ Which Constitutional Amendment added Article 51A to the Indian Constitution? → 42nd Amendment Act, 1976