Which of the following describes the nature of the list of 'Basic Features'?
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Correct answer: Not exhaustively defined; evolved through judicial interpretations
The Constitution does not define 'Basic Structure'. It is a judicial innovation where the court decides on a case-by-case basis whether a particular feature constitutes the basic structure.
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