Discussion
Assertion (A) : One of the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution is the Rule of Law.
Reason (R) : The Constitution of India has guaranteed to every citizen the equality before law and has recognized the judiciary as the unfailing guardian of the rights of people.
Codes :
Answer: B
As keyed, both statements are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). The rule of law is one of the basic principles of the Constitution, and the Supreme Court has held it to be part of the basic structure, so (A) is correct. Equality before law under Article 14 and the judiciary as guardian of rights are also correct statements, so (R) is correct.
However, (R) describes two features of the constitutional scheme and does not by itself explain why the rule of law is a fundamental principle, which also rests on the supremacy of the Constitution and the limits on arbitrary power. The option that (R) is the correct explanation overstates the link, and the options calling either statement incorrect contradict the key.
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