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Which article of the Constitution of India specifies that India is a Union of States?
Which article of the Constitution of India specifies that India is a Union of States?
What is the total number of categories for the classification of the territory of India as per Article 1?
What is the total number of categories for the classification of the territory of India as per Article 1?
Under which article are changes in the area, name, or boundaries of existing territories discussed?
Under which article are changes in the area, name, or boundaries of existing territories discussed?
How many princely states acceded to India after independence?
How many princely states acceded to India after independence?
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Which article specifies that the establishment of new states and changes in existing states are not constitutional amendments?
Which article specifies that the establishment of new states and changes in existing states are not constitutional amendments?
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What was the status of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands during British India?
What was the status of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands during British India?
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What event led to the annexation of Junagadh to India?
What event led to the annexation of Junagadh to India?
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Which of the following categories did not exist according to the division of territories at the time of independence?
Which of the following categories did not exist according to the division of territories at the time of independence?
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Which statement accurately describes the concept of a unitary system of government?
Which statement accurately describes the concept of a unitary system of government?
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What is a significant characteristic of the quasi-federal nature of India's federation?
What is a significant characteristic of the quasi-federal nature of India's federation?
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What role does the Prime Minister play in the parliamentary form of government in India?
What role does the Prime Minister play in the parliamentary form of government in India?
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Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between parliamentary sovereignty and judicial supremacy?
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between parliamentary sovereignty and judicial supremacy?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of rule of law?
Which of the following best describes the concept of rule of law?
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What is the primary function of Article 50 of the Constitution of India?
What is the primary function of Article 50 of the Constitution of India?
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Which describes the nature of Fundamental Rights outlined in Part-III of the Constitution?
Which describes the nature of Fundamental Rights outlined in Part-III of the Constitution?
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At the state level, which courts are subordinate to the High Courts in India?
At the state level, which courts are subordinate to the High Courts in India?
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Which of the following writs allows a person to be brought before a court, especially to secure their release from unlawful detention?
Which of the following writs allows a person to be brought before a court, especially to secure their release from unlawful detention?
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What is the primary significance of Article 32 in the Constitution of India?
What is the primary significance of Article 32 in the Constitution of India?
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How many Fundamental Duties are outlined in Part IV-A under Article 51A after the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?
How many Fundamental Duties are outlined in Part IV-A under Article 51A after the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?
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Which Fundamental Duty emphasizes the need to promote harmony among all people of India?
Which Fundamental Duty emphasizes the need to promote harmony among all people of India?
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Which writ is specifically used to direct a public authority to perform its duty or act legally?
Which writ is specifically used to direct a public authority to perform its duty or act legally?
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Which article of the Indian Constitution encompasses the Fundamental Duties?
Which article of the Indian Constitution encompasses the Fundamental Duties?
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Which Article establishes the right to education as a Fundamental Right for children aged 6-14 years?
Which Article establishes the right to education as a Fundamental Right for children aged 6-14 years?
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What does Article 23 specifically prohibit?
What does Article 23 specifically prohibit?
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Who recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
Who recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
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Which Article protects individuals against arrest prior to the commission of a crime?
Which Article protects individuals against arrest prior to the commission of a crime?
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What is the main focus of the Fundamental Duty related to the protection of the environment?
What is the main focus of the Fundamental Duty related to the protection of the environment?
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Which Article prohibits the employment of children below 14 years of age in factories?
Which Article prohibits the employment of children below 14 years of age in factories?
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Which of the following Articles addresses the prohibition of coerced confessions?
Which of the following Articles addresses the prohibition of coerced confessions?
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What is the focus of Article 27 in the context of religious freedom?
What is the focus of Article 27 in the context of religious freedom?
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Which Article is concerned with the protection in respect of conviction for offenses?
Which Article is concerned with the protection in respect of conviction for offenses?
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Which Article encompasses the right to life and personal liberty, containing 35 provisions?
Which Article encompasses the right to life and personal liberty, containing 35 provisions?
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Which statement about the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is true?
Which statement about the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is true?
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What is the maximum tenure for the Chairman of the Central Vigilance Commission?
What is the maximum tenure for the Chairman of the Central Vigilance Commission?
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Which body oversees the operations of the Delhi Special Police Organization according to the specified act?
Which body oversees the operations of the Delhi Special Police Organization according to the specified act?
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What year was the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) constituted?
What year was the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) constituted?
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Which act was enacted to provide protection to whistleblowers?
Which act was enacted to provide protection to whistleblowers?
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Which of these statements correctly describes the CBI?
Which of these statements correctly describes the CBI?
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Who appoints the Chairman and members of the Central Vigilance Commission?
Who appoints the Chairman and members of the Central Vigilance Commission?
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What is the function of the Central Vigilance Commission under the Prevention of Corruption Act?
What is the function of the Central Vigilance Commission under the Prevention of Corruption Act?
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What is the current tenure for the Chief Information Commissioner as per the 2019 amendment?
What is the current tenure for the Chief Information Commissioner as per the 2019 amendment?
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Who was the first Chairperson of the National Commission for Women?
Who was the first Chairperson of the National Commission for Women?
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Which statement accurately reflects Mahatma Gandhi's perspective on women?
Which statement accurately reflects Mahatma Gandhi's perspective on women?
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How many members are in the committee that elects the Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and State Cabinet Minister?
How many members are in the committee that elects the Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and State Cabinet Minister?
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What is the role of the National Commission for Women?
What is the role of the National Commission for Women?
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What monetary prize is awarded for the second position in the quiz?
What monetary prize is awarded for the second position in the quiz?
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What is the current Chairperson of the National Commission for Women?
What is the current Chairperson of the National Commission for Women?
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What amount is the registration fee for the quiz?
What amount is the registration fee for the quiz?
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What is the primary objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution?
What is the primary objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution?
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Which feature makes the Indian state secular according to the Constitution?
Which feature makes the Indian state secular according to the Constitution?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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Which of the following does NOT represent a Fundamental Duty of Indian citizens?
Which of the following does NOT represent a Fundamental Duty of Indian citizens?
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What distinguishes the nature of the Fundamental Duties as stated in the Constitution?
What distinguishes the nature of the Fundamental Duties as stated in the Constitution?
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Which independent body is specifically mentioned as a key pillar safeguarding democracy in India?
Which independent body is specifically mentioned as a key pillar safeguarding democracy in India?
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What concept ensures that all individuals are subject to the law and that the law applies equally to everyone?
What concept ensures that all individuals are subject to the law and that the law applies equally to everyone?
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Which of the following best reflects a significant aspect of Fundamental Rights in India?
Which of the following best reflects a significant aspect of Fundamental Rights in India?
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Which of the following statements best describes the Integrated Judiciary in India?
Which of the following statements best describes the Integrated Judiciary in India?
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Which statement accurately describes the Directive Principles of State Policy in India?
Which statement accurately describes the Directive Principles of State Policy in India?
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What characterizes a secular state in the context of the Indian Constitution?
What characterizes a secular state in the context of the Indian Constitution?
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Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Legislature to make laws concerning the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Legislature to make laws concerning the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Rule of Law as established in the Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Rule of Law as established in the Constitution?
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Which of the following statements correctly highlights the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which of the following statements correctly highlights the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy?
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Which Article encompasses the responsibilities related to promoting excellence in individual and collective activity?
Which Article encompasses the responsibilities related to promoting excellence in individual and collective activity?
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Which of the following is NOT a directive principle of state policy within Part IV of the Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a directive principle of state policy within Part IV of the Constitution?
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The concept of a secular state as explicitly mentioned in the Constitution is primarily aimed at ensuring what?
The concept of a secular state as explicitly mentioned in the Constitution is primarily aimed at ensuring what?
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Which of the following Articles are derived from the Constitution of Ireland regarding Directive Principles?
Which of the following Articles are derived from the Constitution of Ireland regarding Directive Principles?
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What is one primary characteristic of Fundamental Rights in comparison to Directive Principles?
What is one primary characteristic of Fundamental Rights in comparison to Directive Principles?
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The inclusion of Article 51A(k) reflects which significant social obligation?
The inclusion of Article 51A(k) reflects which significant social obligation?
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Which of the following correctly describes the impact of the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 on Directive Principles?
Which of the following correctly describes the impact of the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 on Directive Principles?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of the integration of judiciary in India?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the integration of judiciary in India?
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Which principle is essential for ensuring that all individuals are treated equally under the law?
Which principle is essential for ensuring that all individuals are treated equally under the law?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a Fundamental Right as per the Constitution of India?
Which of the following is NOT considered a Fundamental Right as per the Constitution of India?
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Which of the following statements best describes the rule of law as understood in the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following statements best describes the rule of law as understood in the Indian Constitution?
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What is the function of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution?
What is the function of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution?
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What legal structure supports the concept of an integrated judiciary in India?
What legal structure supports the concept of an integrated judiciary in India?
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Which of the following encompasses the focus of the Fundamental Right to equality as established in the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following encompasses the focus of the Fundamental Right to equality as established in the Indian Constitution?
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What is the main purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy as stated in the Indian Constitution?
What is the main purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy as stated in the Indian Constitution?
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Which concept refers to the separation and independence of religion from the State in India?
Which concept refers to the separation and independence of religion from the State in India?
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Which characteristic primarily distinguishes the Fundamental Rights from the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which characteristic primarily distinguishes the Fundamental Rights from the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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Which article primarily defines the Fundamental Duty of promoting harmony among all people of India?
Which article primarily defines the Fundamental Duty of promoting harmony among all people of India?
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What is the primary focus of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution?
What is the primary focus of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution?
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In a secular state as outlined in the Indian Constitution, which of the following policies is implemented?
In a secular state as outlined in the Indian Constitution, which of the following policies is implemented?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between individual rights and the state's duty in a secular state?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between individual rights and the state's duty in a secular state?
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What is a key feature of a secular state as per the provisions of the Indian Constitution?
What is a key feature of a secular state as per the provisions of the Indian Constitution?
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Which of the following is true regarding Fundamental Rights as compared to Fundamental Duties?
Which of the following is true regarding Fundamental Rights as compared to Fundamental Duties?
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Which of the following directives is NOT included under the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which of the following directives is NOT included under the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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What characteristic of the Indian state reflects its secular nature?
What characteristic of the Indian state reflects its secular nature?
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Which article is significant for its role in promoting environmental protection as a directive principle?
Which article is significant for its role in promoting environmental protection as a directive principle?
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Which of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution added Fundamental Duties?
Which of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution added Fundamental Duties?
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What role do the courts play in relation to the Directive Principles of State Policy?
What role do the courts play in relation to the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals specifically with the Fundamental Duties?
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals specifically with the Fundamental Duties?
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Which condition does the concept of the 'Rule of Law' primarily emphasize?
Which condition does the concept of the 'Rule of Law' primarily emphasize?
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What is a key feature of the Indian judiciary system that illustrates its integrated nature?
What is a key feature of the Indian judiciary system that illustrates its integrated nature?
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What principle is upheld by the concept of universal adult franchise in India?
What principle is upheld by the concept of universal adult franchise in India?
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Study Notes
Constitution of India
- 1934: M.N. Roy proposed the idea of a Constituent Assembly
- 1935: Congress Party demanded a free constitution
- 1938: Jawaharlal Nehru demanded a constitution framed by elected members
- 1940: British accepted constitutional demand in the August offer
- 1942: Cripps Mission suggested a Constituent Assembly after WWII
- 1946: Criticized by Gandhiji, Cabinet Mission visited India, elections held for Assembly
- Initial membership: 389; decreased to 299 after partition
- First meeting: December 9, 1946, 211 members participated
- Pro-tem President: Sachchidananda Sinha
- Permanent President: Rajendra Prasad
- Vice President: H.C. Mukherjee
- 13th December 1946: Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the "Objectives Resolution" for the Preamble
- January 22, 1947: Assembly adopted Jawaharlal Nehru's "Objective Resolution"
- June 3rd Plan: Pakistan seceded from the Indian Union
- Independence: August 15, 1947
- Independence Act passed: July 18, 1947
- Drafting Committee: Formed August 29, 1947, chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Number of Drafting Committee members: 7
- First Speaker of the country: G.V. Mavlankar
- Adoption of Constitution: November 26, 1949, signed by 284 members
- Constitution came into force: January 26, 1950 (Republic Day)
- Time to form the Constitution: 2 years, 11 months, 18 days
- Cost to form the Constitution: 64 lakhs
- National Flag adopted: July 22, 1947 , National Anthem and National Song adopted: January 24, 1950
- India became a member of the British Commonwealth: May 1949
Important Committees
- Union power committee: Jawaharlal Nehru
- Union constitution committee: Jawaharlal Nehru
- Provincial constitution committee: Vallabhbhai Patel
- Drafting Committee: Ambedkar
- Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights: Vallabhbhai Patel
- Rules and Procedures Committee: Rajendra Prasad
- Steering committee: Rajendra Prasad
- States committee: Jawaharlal Nehru
Articles
- Certain Articles came into force on November 26, 1949
- 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 367, 379, 380, 388, 391, 392 and 393.
- Legal Adviser to Constituent Assembly: B.N. Rao
- Secretary of Constituent Assembly: H.V.R. Iyengar
- Chief Draftsman of Constituent Assembly: S.N. Mukherjee
- Constitution of India calligraphed in Hindi: Vasant Krishna Vaidya
- Constitution of India calligraphed in English: Prem Behari Narain Raizada
- Constitution written in Italic style
- Original Constitution in a Helium-filled ark at Indian Parliament Library
Preamble
- Preamble first introduced in the US Constitution
- Based on Jawaharlal Nehru's Objective Resolution (December 13, 1946)
- Amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976 (Socialist, Secular, Integrity added)
- Key words: Sovereignty, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Characteristics of Indian Constitution
- Lengthiest written constitution
- Drawn from various sources
- Blend of rigidity and flexibility
- Federal system with unitary bias
- Parliamentary form of government
- Synthesis of parliamentary sovereignty and judicial supremacy
Other Important Aspects
- Rule of law
- Integrated and independent judiciary
- Fundamental Rights (Part III)
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental duties (Part IV-A)
- Secular state
- Universal adult franchise
- Single citizenship
- Emergency provisions
- Three-tier government
- Co-operative societies
- Types of writs
- Rights to freedom
- Protection of life and personal liberty
- Right to education
- Right against exploitation
- Right to freedom of religion
- (Cultural and educational rights),
- Protection of interests of minorities
- Right to constitutional remedies
- National Commission of Women Act
- Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women Act
- Lokpal and Lokayukta
- Central Vigilance Commission
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- RTI Act
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Test your knowledge about the historical milestones leading to the Constitution of India. This quiz covers the significant events from the proposal of the Constituency Assembly in 1934 to India's independence in 1947. Explore key figures, resolutions, and the drafting process that shaped the Indian Constitution.
