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Which of the following is the primary written source of law in India, to which every other law must conform?
The Constitution of India is the primary and supreme source of law. All statutes, subordinate legislation, precedents and customs must conform to it, and any law that contradicts it is liable to be declared void by the courts.
- AThe Constitution of IndiaCorrect
- BJudicial precedents of High Courts
- CCustomary practices of trading communities
- DRules framed by a municipal corporation
Explanation
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Statutes, rules, and judicial decisions derive their validity from it and are void to the extent they contradict it. Precedents and customs are subordinate sources and cannot override constitutional provisions.
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