Indian Constitution - Module 1

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<p>The Constitution officially came into force. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neutrality towards all religions with a positive form of secularism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Council of Ministers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It governs the distribution of power. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Council of Parliament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constituent Assembly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>January 26, 1950 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The demand made in 1922 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>B. R. Ambedkar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1935 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To propose independence after the Second World War (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>26 January 1950 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>250 members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bihar, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The arrangement of citizens within the state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The US Constitution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The President of India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting alcohol prohibition in states (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constituere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India became a virtual sovereign state. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abolition of Zamindari and land reforms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fundamental Rights that are protected by the courts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Periodic elections and Parliamentary democracy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The establishment of a welfare state. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the language, culture, and education of marginalized groups. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It declares untouchability as a punishable crime. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Education is free and compulsory for children. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Indian Constitution was fully implemented on January 26, 1950, after being adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949.

India is a federal democratic republic with 25 states and 8 union territories.

The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) has 250 members, 12 nominated by the President for expertise in various fields, and 238 elected by state legislative assemblies.

The Lok Sabha (House of the People) has 550 members; 530 from states and 20 from Union Territories.

Some states have bicameral legislatures (2 houses) with an upper house called a Legislative Council. Election is staggered, with one-third of members re-elected every two years.

Each state has a Legislative Assembly. Members are directly elected by the people.

A constitution is a set of rules and regulations structuring a state, defining the relationship among its citizens.

The word 'constitution' originates from Latin, meaning formation or establishing, and was used by royal figures in historical contexts.

The date when the Indian Constitution became effective.

January 26, 1950, the date the majority of India's Constitution went into effect.

India's form of governance.

India's form of government where the Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch.

The body that drafted the Indian Constitution.

The committee responsible for creating a draft of the Indian constitution.

India gaining freedom from British rule.

The body of ministers that advises the President of India and effectively runs the government.

The Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, drafted the Indian Constitution.

The Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949.

India became a Republic on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution came into effect.

India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.

India is independent and free from external interference in its internal affairs.

India aims for the welfare of its people through a mix of public and private sector involvement.

India maintains neutrality towards all religions and promotes equality.

India has a parliamentary democracy, where the Prime Minister is the head of government.

The Indian Constitution establishes India as a sovereign nation, free from external control and having its own internal governance.

The Constitution seeks to eliminate inequality between men and women, especially in wages, and address issues like poverty, ignorance, disease, and exploitation of the working class.

The Directive Principles guide the government towards establishing a welfare state by promoting social and economic justice, aiming to improve the lives of citizens.

The Constitution has brought significant changes like the abolition of Zamindari, land reforms, and the introduction of reservation systems for marginalized communities.

The Constitution established India as a democratic republic where citizens have the right to participate in governance through elections, ensuring rule of law and majority rule.

They guarantee basic rights to all citizens, ensuring freedoms like speech, religion, equality, and protection from exploitation and discrimination.

Through provisions like the establishment of minority commissions, it guarantees protection and rights to minorities for their language, culture, and education.

The Right to Education Act, MGNREGA, Right to Information Act, and the establishment of commissions for Scheduled Castes/Tribes, women, and minorities are examples of social reforms aimed at improving the lives of people.