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Indian Constitution Key Facts and Dates

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Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution is NOT represented in the mnemonic "Alice DPI is number one?"

Nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha

Parliamentary System (correct)

Election of the President

Directive Principles of State Policy

What feature of the US Constitution does the portion "Removal of present vice-president and judges" in the mnemonic "President needs fund for removal of present vice-president and judges in USA" represent?

Term Limits for the President

Appointment of Judges

Impeachment Procedure (correct)

Separation of Powers

Which of the following mnemonics is used to remember features of the Canadian Constitution?

Alice DPI is number one

Parle biscuit

Sinbi is a complextion

Can I know fed's address (correct)

Which of the following features of the UK Constitution is NOT represented by the mnemonic "Sinbi is a complextion"?

Parliamentary System (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information given, which of the following is NOT a mnemonic used for remembering the 25 parts of the Indian Constitution?

Alice DPI is numer one (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of inspiration for the Indian Constitution?

The Constitution of Australia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Schedules within the Indian Constitution?

To provide detailed information not explicitly stated in the Articles. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided content, which of the following is NOT a subject included in Schedule 7?

Emergency Powers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of January 26th in the Indian Constitution?

It commemorates the Declaration of Indian Independence demanding complete independence. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If the Indian Constitution had 395 Articles and 8 Schedules initially, how many Articles were added in the intervening years?

53 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these Schedules deals with the electoral process?

Schedule 4 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in Schedule 5?

Panchayats (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Anti-Defection Law, as specified in Schedule 10?

It prevents lawmakers from switching political parties without losing their seat. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Dates and Facts

The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949.
The Indian Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950.
This date commemorates the Declaration of Indian Independence (January 26, 1929), demanding Purna Swaraj (complete independence) by the Indian National Congress.
Republic Day is celebrated annually on January 26th.

Constitution Formation

The original Indian Constitution had 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 8 Schedules.
The current Indian Constitution has 448 Articles, 25 Parts, and 12 Schedules.
The Indian Constitution is the world's longest written constitution.

Understanding Schedules

Schedules are additional details in tabular form, supplementing the Articles.
For instance, Articles 346 and 347 discuss official languages, but the specific language list is given in a Schedule.
India has 22 officially recognized languages.

12 Schedules: Remembering with "Tears of Old PM"

Schedule 1: States and Union Territories
Schedule 2: Salaries and Allowances of key positions (President, Governors, etc.)
Schedule 3: Forms of Oaths and Affirmations
Schedule 4: Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha
Schedule 5: Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
Schedule 6: Administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram
Schedule 7: Distribution of powers between the Union and State (Union List, State List, Concurrent List)
Schedule 8: 22 Official Languages
Schedule 9: Validation of Certain Land Reforms Laws (inserted in 1951)
Schedule 10: Anti-Defection Law
Schedule 11: Panchayats
Schedule 12: Municipalities

Sources of Inspiration for the Indian Constitution

The Indian Constitution's drafting committee drew inspiration from various constitutions globally.
Irish Constitution:
- "Alice DPI is number one": Election of the President, Directive Principles of State Policy, Nomination of Rajya Sabha members.
UK (British) Constitution:
- "Parle biscuit" and "Sinbi is a complextion": Parliamentary System, Bicameralism, Single Citizenship, Controller and Auditor General, Law-Making Procedure
US Constitution:
- "President needs fund for removal of present vice-president and judges in USA": President (Supreme Commander), Fundamental Rights, Impeachment procedure (President, Supreme Court and High Court judges), Preamble, Vice-President, Independence of Judiciary
Canadian Constitution:
- "Can I know fed's address": Federal System, Supreme Court's advisory jurisdiction, Center's residuary powers (Power not expressly given to any level of government)

Remembering the 25 Parts

Memorizing the 25 parts can use mnemonics:
- "You can fly directly from US, UP Meet child Shyam Ram, fruit test sweet to eat, so only eat maggi as tasty snack.": All 25 parts.
- "Read from the start to end please.": Parts 11 to 16.
- "Lemats.": Parts 17 to 22.
Parts and Articles are added in a chronological order for clarity in the constitution.

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Test your knowledge of the Indian Constitution with this quiz covering key dates, formation details, and the significance of schedules. Learn about the historical context and the structure of the world's longest written constitution. Perfect for students and anyone interested in Indian democracy.