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How many members were elected by the Provinces under the scheme described?
How many members were elected by the Provinces under the scheme described?
Which method of voting was used for the representatives of each community in the Provincial Legislative Assembly?
Which method of voting was used for the representatives of each community in the Provincial Legislative Assembly?
What happened to the members of Bengal, Punjab, Sind, and other provinces after the Partition on June 3, 1947?
What happened to the members of Bengal, Punjab, Sind, and other provinces after the Partition on June 3, 1947?
How many members actually signed the Constitution as finally passed on November 26, 1949?
How many members actually signed the Constitution as finally passed on November 26, 1949?
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What was the purpose of the committee headed by Warren Hastings established under the Regulating Act of 1773?
What was the purpose of the committee headed by Warren Hastings established under the Regulating Act of 1773?
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Why was a fresh election needed in the new Provinces of West Bengal and East Punjab?
Why was a fresh election needed in the new Provinces of West Bengal and East Punjab?
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What is the main function of the Constitution of India?
What is the main function of the Constitution of India?
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How many articles does the Indian Constitution consist of?
How many articles does the Indian Constitution consist of?
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Who promulgated the Indian Constitution on 26 November 1949?
Who promulgated the Indian Constitution on 26 November 1949?
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What was the purpose of electing the Constituent Assembly in 1946?
What was the purpose of electing the Constituent Assembly in 1946?
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What makes the Indian Constitution unique in terms of length?
What makes the Indian Constitution unique in terms of length?
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What did the Indian Constitution aim to reconcile according to the text?
What did the Indian Constitution aim to reconcile according to the text?
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Which act ended the Company's monopoly and opened up India to private enterprise?
Which act ended the Company's monopoly and opened up India to private enterprise?
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Which act established the Board of Control and Secret Committee to manage company affairs?
Which act established the Board of Control and Secret Committee to manage company affairs?
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What did the Indian Councils Act of 1861 do?
What did the Indian Councils Act of 1861 do?
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In which act were provincial legislative councils introduced with official majorities presided over by lieutenant governors or chief commissioners?
In which act were provincial legislative councils introduced with official majorities presided over by lieutenant governors or chief commissioners?
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What was a key provision in the Charter Acts of 1813 and 1833?
What was a key provision in the Charter Acts of 1813 and 1833?
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What significant change was enacted by the India Council Act of 1892?
What significant change was enacted by the India Council Act of 1892?
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What determines whether a constitution is rigid or flexible?
What determines whether a constitution is rigid or flexible?
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Which term has been used to describe the Indian Constitution's nature according to K C Wheare?
Which term has been used to describe the Indian Constitution's nature according to K C Wheare?
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What is a characteristic of a presidential system of government?
What is a characteristic of a presidential system of government?
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Why was the British Parliamentary System chosen by the Indian Constitution over the American Presidential System?
Why was the British Parliamentary System chosen by the Indian Constitution over the American Presidential System?
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Which model of governance is synonymous with the parliamentary system?
Which model of governance is synonymous with the parliamentary system?
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What term did K C Wheare use to describe the Indian Constitution as being neither completely federal nor completely unitary?
What term did K C Wheare use to describe the Indian Constitution as being neither completely federal nor completely unitary?
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What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Indian legal system?
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Indian legal system?
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What is the relationship between High Courts and district courts in India?
What is the relationship between High Courts and district courts in India?
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How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed to all citizens of India under the Constitution?
How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed to all citizens of India under the Constitution?
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What is one of the key components of the Indian Constitution?
What is one of the key components of the Indian Constitution?
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Which term best describes the purpose of fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution?
Which term best describes the purpose of fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution?
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In what section of the Indian Constitution are Directive Principles of State Policy listed?
In what section of the Indian Constitution are Directive Principles of State Policy listed?
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