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When was the Constitution of India adopted?
When was the Constitution of India adopted?
26 November 1949.
What is the Constitution of India?
What is the Constitution of India?
The supreme law of India that lays down the framework and fundamental rights.
What is the preamble of the Constitution of India?
What is the preamble of the Constitution of India?
A declaration made by the people.
Can Parliament override the Constitution of India?
Can Parliament override the Constitution of India?
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What did the Constitution replace as India's governing document?
What did the Constitution replace as India's governing document?
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Which type of reproduction involves a gamete with a single set of chromosomes combining with another gamete to produce a zygote with two sets of chromosomes?
Which type of reproduction involves a gamete with a single set of chromosomes combining with another gamete to produce a zygote with two sets of chromosomes?
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In which organisms is sexual reproduction the most common life cycle?
In which organisms is sexual reproduction the most common life cycle?
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Which type of organisms do not undergo sexual reproduction?
Which type of organisms do not undergo sexual reproduction?
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What is the purpose of sexual reproduction?
What is the purpose of sexual reproduction?
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Which organisms have a complex life cycle in sexual reproduction?
Which organisms have a complex life cycle in sexual reproduction?
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Study Notes
The Constitution of India
- The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country.
- It lays down the framework of the fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions.
- It sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
Key Features
- The Constitution of India is the longest written national constitution in the world.
- It imparts constitutional supremacy, not parliamentary supremacy.
History
- The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949.
- It became effective on 26 January 1950.
- It replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the country's fundamental governing document.
- The Dominion of India became the Republic of India after the Constitution's adoption.
Framing and Legacy
- The Constitution was framed based on the proposal suggested by M.N. Roy.
- Its framers repealed prior acts of the British to ensure constitutional autochthony.
- The Constitution cannot be overridden by Parliament.
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Test your knowledge on the Constitution of India, the longest written national constitution in the world. Explore its framework, fundamental rights, government institutions, and more in this quiz.
