11 Questions
Match the following features of the Indian Constitution with their descriptions:
Lengthiest written constitution = Consists of 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 12 Schedules Borrowed features = Inspiration from constitutions of the US, UK, and Ireland Federal system = Divides power between the Centre and States Secular state = No official state religion
Match the types of governments in India with their characteristics:
Centre = Federal government with powers divided between the Union Parliament and the Union Executive States = 28 States with their own governments, each comprising a State Legislature and a State Executive Union Territories = 8 territories directly governed by the Centre Local Governments = Not mentioned
Match the key organs of the government in India with their descriptions:
Legislative = Parliament comprising the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha Executive = President as the Head of State, supported by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers Judiciary = Supreme Court as the highest court in the land, with the power of judicial review Military = Not mentioned
Match the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution with their descriptions:
Right to Equality = Equality before law, prohibition of discrimination, and equality of opportunity Right to Freedom = Freedom of speech, expression, and assembly, protection of life and personal liberty Right against Exploitation = Prohibition of trafficking, forced labor, and child labor Right to Environment = Not mentioned
Match the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution with their descriptions:
Welfare state = Government's responsibility to promote the welfare of citizens Social and economic democracy = Aim to establish a socialist society with equal opportunities International relations = Promotion of international peace and cooperation Cultural development = Not mentioned
Match the key characteristics of the Indian Constitution with their descriptions:
Enacted on November 26, 1949 = Date of enactment of the Constitution Came into effect on January 26, 1950 = Date of commencement of the Constitution Outlines the objectives of the Constitution = States the goals and principles of the Constitution Guarantees six basic rights to citizens = Not mentioned
Match the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution with their descriptions:
Right to Freedom of Religion = Freedom to practice, profess, and propagate religion Cultural and Educational Rights = Protection of minority cultures and languages, and the right to education Right to Constitutional Remedies = Right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights Right to Health = Not mentioned
Match theDirective Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution with their descriptions:
Economic development = Raise the standard of living and improve public health Environmental protection = Protect and improve the environment Social welfare = Not mentioned Foreign policy = Not mentioned
Match the key organs of the government in India with their descriptions:
Lok Sabha = Lower House of the Parliament Rajya Sabha = Upper House of the Parliament President = Head of State Chief Justice = Not mentioned
Match the types of governments in India with their characteristics:
Federal government = Divides power between the Centre and States Parliamentary system = Prime Minister is the head of government Secular state = No official state religion Monarchy = Not mentioned
Match the features of the Indian Constitution with their descriptions:
States that India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic = Preamble of the Constitution Amendment procedure = Allows for changes to the Constitution through a complex process Fundamental Rights = Guarantees six basic rights to citizens Directive Principles = Guiding principles for the government's policy-making
Study Notes
Preamble
- Enacted on November 26, 1949
- Came into effect on January 26, 1950
- Outlines the objectives of the Constitution
- States that India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Features of the Indian Constitution
- Lengthiest written constitution: Consists of 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 12 Schedules
- Borrowed features: Draws inspiration from constitutions of other countries, including the US, UK, and Ireland
- Federal system: Divides power between the Centre and States
- Parliamentary system: Prime Minister is the head of government
- Secular state: No official state religion
- Fundamental Rights: Guarantees six basic rights to citizens, including equality, freedom, and education
- Directive Principles: Non-justiciable principles guiding the government's policy-making
- Amendment procedure: Allows for changes to the Constitution through a complex process
Types of Governments
- Centre: Federal government with powers divided between the Union Parliament and the Union Executive
- States: 28 States with their own governments, each comprising a State Legislature and a State Executive
- Union Territories: 8 territories directly governed by the Centre
Key Organs of the Government
- Legislative: Parliament comprising the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House)
- Executive: President as the Head of State, supported by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
- Judiciary: Supreme Court as the highest court in the land, with the power of judicial review
Fundamental Rights
- Right to Equality: Equality before law, prohibition of discrimination, and equality of opportunity
- Right to Freedom: Freedom of speech, expression, and assembly, protection of life and personal liberty
- Right against Exploitation: Prohibition of trafficking, forced labor, and child labor
- Right to Freedom of Religion: Freedom to practice, profess, and propagate religion
- Cultural and Educational Rights: Protection of minority cultures and languages, and the right to education
- Right to Constitutional Remedies: Right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
- Welfare state: Government's responsibility to promote the welfare of citizens
- Social and economic democracy: Aim to establish a socialist society with equal opportunities
- International relations: Promotion of international peace and cooperation
- Economic development: Raise the standard of living and improve public health
- Environmental protection: Protect and improve the environment
Indian Constitution
- Enacted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950
- Defines India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Features of the Indian Constitution
- The longest written constitution, consisting of 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 12 Schedules
- Draws inspiration from the US, UK, and Ireland constitutions
- Adopts a federal system, dividing power between the Centre and States
- Has a parliamentary system, with the Prime Minister as the head of government
- Declares India a secular state, with no official state religion
- Guarantees six fundamental rights, including equality, freedom, and education
- Includes non-justiciable Directive Principles guiding the government's policy-making
- Allows for amendments through a complex process
Government Structure
- Divided into three tiers: Centre, States, and Union Territories
- The Centre has a federal government, with powers divided between the Union Parliament and the Union Executive
- 28 States have their own governments, each comprising a State Legislature and a State Executive
- 8 Union Territories are directly governed by the Centre
Key Organs of the Government
- The Legislative branch consists of Parliament, comprising the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
- The Executive branch is headed by the President, supported by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
- The Judiciary branch is headed by the Supreme Court, with the power of judicial review
Fundamental Rights
- The Right to Equality ensures equality before law, prohibits discrimination, and guarantees equal opportunities
- The Right to Freedom includes freedom of speech, expression, and assembly, and protection of life and personal liberty
- The Right against Exploitation prohibits trafficking, forced labor, and child labor
- The Right to Freedom of Religion guarantees freedom to practice, profess, and propagate religion
- The Cultural and Educational Rights protect minority cultures and languages, and guarantee the right to education
- The Right to Constitutional Remedies allows citizens to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
- The government has a responsibility to promote the welfare of citizens, establishing a welfare state
- Aims to establish a socialist society with equal opportunities, promoting social and economic democracy
- Seeks to promote international peace and cooperation
- Aims to raise the standard of living and improve public health, promoting economic development
- Seeks to protect and improve the environment
Learn about the Indian Constitution, its enactment, and key features. This quiz covers the preamble, length, and borrowed features of the Indian Constitution.
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