Q4 · UPSC current affairs · 17 October 2026 · News · Right to Protest versus Right to Trade and Proportionality Principle

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The 'Proportionality Principle' often discussed in Supreme Court reviews of fundamental rights primarily evaluates:

A The revenue collection efficiency of the Ministry of Finance
B The exact demarcation boundaries established by the Delimitation Commission
C The proportion of budgetary allocation assigned to public health infrastructure
D Whether state interference with fundamental rights is necessary, legal, and balanced

Correct answer: (d) Whether state interference with fundamental rights is necessary, legal, and balanced

Explanation

Option D correctly defines the Proportionality Test as a judicial principle assessing whether state interference with fundamental rights is necessary, legal, and balanced. Options A, C, and D deal with completely unrelated administrative and financial functions.

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