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Is the basic structure doctrine written in the Constitution?
AYes, in the Preamble text
BYes, in Article 13 itself
CNo, it came from court rulings
DYes, in Article 368 itself
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. No, it came from court rulings
1. The theory is not in the text.
2. It emerged from judicial interpretation.
3. That is an example of a living constitution.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 9, Constitution as a Living Document._
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