Which of the following functions are served by the Constitution of India? 1. It serves as guide to the state to institute laws and policies to reduce poverty. 2. It provides a set of basic rules for coordination amongst members of a society. 3. It helps judiciary to decide the legality of the laws framed by the legislatures. 4. It helps in ensuring that people with good morals and values reach to power. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer:

D. 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Directive Principles of State Policy guide the state in policy-making for social and economic reforms. Statement 2 is correct: A key function of a constitution is to provide a basic set of rules that all members of a society can agree upon, enabling coordination. Statement 3 is correct: The Constitution is the supreme law, and the judiciary uses it as the benchmark to determine the constitutional validity of laws (judicial review). Statement 4 is incorrect: A constitution sets up the procedures for electing representatives but cannot guarantee their personal morals or values.