Which of the following factors do not explain why the rights included in part III of the constitution are called fundamental?
I. they are equally available to citizen and aliens
II. they are superior to ordinary law
III. they are fundamental for governing the country
IV. they are not absolute
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I and II
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II, III and IV
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I and IV
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I, II, III and IV
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Fundamental Rights are superior to ordinary law (II) and are not absolute (IV). However, the question asks which factors do NOT explain why they are 'fundamental'. That they are available to both citizens and aliens (I) and that they are not absolute (IV) are not defining characteristics of why they are termed 'fundamental' - these are incidental features.