Which of the following Articles in the Constitution of India are excep

Which of the following Articles in the Constitution of India are exceptions to the Fundamental Rights enumerated in Article 14 and Article 19?

Article 31A and Article 31C
Article 31B and Article 31D
Article 12 and Article 13
Article 16 and Article 17
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2020
Articles 31A, 31B, and 31C are exceptions to the Fundamental Rights contained in Articles 14 and 19. Article 31A protects laws providing for acquisition of estates, etc., from being challenged on the grounds of violation of Articles 14 and 19. Article 31C protects laws giving effect to the Directive Principles specified in Article 39(b) and (c) from being challenged on the grounds of violation of Articles 14 or 19. Article 31B validates acts placed in the Ninth Schedule, protecting them from challenge on the grounds of violation of any Fundamental Right, including Articles 14 and 19. Among the given options, Article 31A and Article 31C are both valid exceptions to Articles 14 and 19.
These Articles were introduced to facilitate socio-economic reforms, particularly land reforms, and the implementation of Directive Principles, by preventing judicial review based on potential conflicts with fundamental rights like equality and the freedoms under Article 19.
Article 31A was added by the 1st Amendment Act, 1951. Article 31C was inserted by the 25th Amendment Act, 1971. Article 31D, which was also an exception but related to anti-national activities, was repealed by the 43rd Amendment Act, 1977. Article 12 defines ‘State’ and Article 13 deals with the validity of laws, while Articles 16 and 17 are specific fundamental rights, not exceptions to 14 and 19.
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