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Which article of the Constitution outlines the methods of amendment?
Which article of the Constitution outlines the methods of amendment?
- Article 51A
- Article 12
- Article 368 (correct)
- Article 356
Fundamental Duties of citizens in India are legally enforceable by courts.
Fundamental Duties of citizens in India are legally enforceable by courts.
False (B)
Name two special methods for amending the Constitution of India.
Name two special methods for amending the Constitution of India.
Amendment by 2/3 Majority in Parliament and Amendment by Ordinary Laws.
The _______ protects human rights in India and works to prevent violations.
The _______ protects human rights in India and works to prevent violations.
Match the following emergency provisions with their corresponding articles:
Match the following emergency provisions with their corresponding articles:
What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
The Constitution of India has been amended 105 times.
The Constitution of India has been amended 105 times.
Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India?
Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India?
The Constitution of India was fully implemented on _________.
The Constitution of India was fully implemented on _________.
Match the following components of the Indian Constitution with their descriptions:
Match the following components of the Indian Constitution with their descriptions:
What was the primary objective of the Objectives Resolution introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru?
What was the primary objective of the Objectives Resolution introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru?
The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held on 9th December 1946.
The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held on 9th December 1946.
Which term was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976?
Which term was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976?
The President of India is elected for a term of 4 years.
The President of India is elected for a term of 4 years.
What phrase marks the beginning of the Preamble of the Constitution?
What phrase marks the beginning of the Preamble of the Constitution?
India is described as a _____ Republic.
India is described as a _____ Republic.
Match the following key objectives of the Indian state with their descriptions:
Match the following key objectives of the Indian state with their descriptions:
Which of the following describes India as a state with no official religion?
Which of the following describes India as a state with no official religion?
The Constitution guarantees equality of status and opportunities for all citizens.
The Constitution guarantees equality of status and opportunities for all citizens.
Which key objective aims to eliminate discrimination in India?
Which key objective aims to eliminate discrimination in India?
The government in India gets its power from _____
The government in India gets its power from _____
What does the term 'Socialist' promote in the context of the Indian Constitution?
What does the term 'Socialist' promote in the context of the Indian Constitution?
How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
The President of India is a monarch.
The President of India is a monarch.
When did the Indian Constitution become fully operational?
When did the Indian Constitution become fully operational?
The term 'Socialist' was added to the Preamble in the year __________.
The term 'Socialist' was added to the Preamble in the year __________.
Match the following parts of the Indian Constitution with their respective numbers:
Match the following parts of the Indian Constitution with their respective numbers:
Which statement best describes the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
Which statement best describes the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
India is considered a theocratic state.
India is considered a theocratic state.
What is the key characteristic of a Union of States as defined in Article I of the Constitution?
What is the key characteristic of a Union of States as defined in Article I of the Constitution?
India ensures social, economic, and political __________ for its citizens.
India ensures social, economic, and political __________ for its citizens.
Which of the following features is NOT included in the Indian Constitution's federal structure?
Which of the following features is NOT included in the Indian Constitution's federal structure?
What date was the Constitution of India adopted?
What date was the Constitution of India adopted?
The Preamble of the Constitution has never been considered part of the Constitution.
The Preamble of the Constitution has never been considered part of the Constitution.
Which assembly adopted and enacted the Constitution of India?
Which assembly adopted and enacted the Constitution of India?
The Indian Constitution combines traditional elements of liberalism and __________.
The Indian Constitution combines traditional elements of liberalism and __________.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
What was a significant critique of the Constitution's adoption?
What was a significant critique of the Constitution's adoption?
The implementation of the Indian Constitution began in the year 1950.
The implementation of the Indian Constitution began in the year 1950.
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to debate and enact the Constitution?
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to debate and enact the Constitution?
The Indian Constitution was influenced by __________ from Western countries.
The Indian Constitution was influenced by __________ from Western countries.
Which feature describes the Constitution of India?
Which feature describes the Constitution of India?
Flashcards
Is India a democracy?
Is India a democracy?
India is the world's largest democracy, where the people hold the ultimate power (sovereignty).
What is the highest law in India?
What is the highest law in India?
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land, reflecting the will of the people and guaranteeing self-governance.
What is the structure of the Indian Constitution?
What is the structure of the Indian Constitution?
The Indian Constitution is a written document with 395 articles organized into 22 parts and 12 schedules. The Preamble outlines the fundamental principles and goals of the Indian state.
How does the Constitution govern India?
How does the Constitution govern India?
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What are fundamental rights?
What are fundamental rights?
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Is the Indian Constitution ever changed?
Is the Indian Constitution ever changed?
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What is the significance of the Indian Constitution?
What is the significance of the Indian Constitution?
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Source of Authority in the Preamble
Source of Authority in the Preamble
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Sovereign
Sovereign
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Socialist
Socialist
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Secular
Secular
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Democratic
Democratic
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Republic
Republic
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Justice
Justice
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Liberty
Liberty
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Fraternity
Fraternity
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Flexibility of the Indian Constitution
Flexibility of the Indian Constitution
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Fundamental Rights in India
Fundamental Rights in India
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
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Directive Principles of State Policy
Directive Principles of State Policy
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Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution
Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution
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Written Constitution
Written Constitution
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Adoption Date of the Indian Constitution
Adoption Date of the Indian Constitution
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Philosophy of the Indian Constitution
Philosophy of the Indian Constitution
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Preamble's Importance
Preamble's Importance
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The Constitution's Goals
The Constitution's Goals
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Liberalism in the Indian Constitution
Liberalism in the Indian Constitution
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Socialism in the Indian Constitution
Socialism in the Indian Constitution
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Complete Constitution
Complete Constitution
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Self-made Constitution
Self-made Constitution
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Balance between Liberalism and Socialism
Balance between Liberalism and Socialism
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What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution?
What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution?
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What is the Indian Constitution?
What is the Indian Constitution?
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How does India's Constitution define the relationship between the central government and states?
How does India's Constitution define the relationship between the central government and states?
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What is the unique feature of India's federal structure?
What is the unique feature of India's federal structure?
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What are some key features of India's federal structure?
What are some key features of India's federal structure?
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How does the Indian Constitution ensure religious freedom for its citizens?
How does the Indian Constitution ensure religious freedom for its citizens?
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What is the significance of the term 'Socialist' in the Indian Preamble?
What is the significance of the term 'Socialist' in the Indian Preamble?
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How is India's democracy reflected in the Constitution?
How is India's democracy reflected in the Constitution?
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How was the Indian Constitution created?
How was the Indian Constitution created?
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When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?
When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?
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