UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The Great Nicobar Island Project, recently discussed in the Supreme Court, is most directly associated with which of the following constitutional concerns?

  1. Protection of tribal culture as a constitutionally protected fundamental right
  2. Abolition of the office of the Governor
  3. Exclusive taxation powers of municipalities
  4. Immunity of civil servants from all judicial review

Answer

Correct Answer

Protection of tribal culture as a constitutionally protected fundamental right

Explanation

Option A is correct because the Court emphasised preservation of tribal culture and way of life as constitutionally protected. Option B concerns constitutional executive offices and is unrelated to the case. Option C deals with local-government finance, not indigenous rights. Option D is incorrect because judicial review is not excluded for civil servants or executive projects.

Topics: fundamental rights, great nicobar island project, polity, tribal rights