Analyzing Statements on Indian Constitution

The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding Fundamental Rights and related constitutional provisions.

Statement (a): Fundamental Rights are not absolute. They are subject to reasonable restrictions.

Status: Correct.

Reasoning: Most Fundamental Rights are not absolute. The Constitution itself provides for reasonable restrictions on certain rights, such as freedom of speech and expression (Article 19(2)), to maintain public order, national security, etc.

Statement (b): Freedom of Press is implicit in Article 19 of the Constitution.

Status: Correct.

Reasoning: Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. The Supreme Court has consistently held that freedom of the press is an integral part of this right.

Statement (c): Socially and economically backward classes of persons are entitled to get benefit under clause (4) of Article 15 of the Constitution.

Status: Incorrect.

Reasoning: Article 15(4) allows the State to make special provisions for the advancement of "any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens" or for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. While economic status is often a factor, the specific wording focuses on social and educational backwardness.

Statement (d): 'Equal protection of laws' under Article 14 of the constitution is based upon English law.

Status: Incorrect.

Reasoning: Article 14 includes both 'equality before the law' (inspired by English law) and 'equal protection of the laws' (inspired by the US Constitution). Therefore, attributing the entire concept solely to English law is inaccurate.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, only statements (a) and (b) are correct.

Therefore, the correct option is the one stating that only (a) and (b) are correct.