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SFG 2022 - Level 2 | Program Starts 14th March 2022

Consider the following statements with reference to Article 13 of Indian constitution:

1. A constitutional amendment inconsistent with fundamental rights is void under Article 13.

2. Custom or usage having force of law can be declared void if it violates Fundamental rights. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct in the above context?

a 

1 only  केवल 1

b 

2 only  केवल 2

c 

Both 1 and 2  1 और 2 दोनों

d 

Neither 1 nor 2  न तो 1 और न ही 2

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@yoias  In Test-4 of SFG,C is given correct.
But, I feel Statement 1 is wrong because until and unless it won't affect Basic Structure, it is not void.
Anyone in the community, may please help me to understand the same?


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