Unique Features of the Indian Constitution

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What is the significance of the 42nd Amendment Act (1976) to the Indian Constitution?

It borrowed features from other countries' Constitutions.

It introduced the concept of 'basic structure' of the Constitution.

It was known as the 'Mini-Constitution' due to substantial changes made. (correct)

It made minor changes to the Constitution.

Which Constitutional amendment ruled that Parliament cannot alter the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?

42nd Amendment

74th Amendment

44th Amendment (correct)

7th Amendment

What distinguishes the Indian Constitution from other countries?

It does not have a 'basic structure.'

It has several salient features unique to it. (correct)

It has undergone many amendments.

It was adopted in 1949.

In what case did the Supreme Court rule on the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?

Kesavananda Bharati case Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment is known for introducing a large number of changes to the Indian Constitution?

42nd Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the lengthiest nature of the Indian Constitution?

Historical factors Signup and view all the answers

How does the Indian Constitution compare to other constitutions in terms of length?

It has the highest number of Articles and Schedules Signup and view all the answers

What was the original number of Articles in the Indian Constitution when it was first adopted in 1949?

395 Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution resulted in the addition of the highest number of Articles?

95th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason for the extensive details in the Indian Constitution?

Single Constitution for both Centre and states Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for the size of the Indian Constitution?

Influence of French legal system Signup and view all the answers

Unique Features of the Indian Constitution

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What is the significance of the 42nd Amendment Act (1976) to the Indian Constitution?

Which Constitutional amendment ruled that Parliament cannot alter the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?

What distinguishes the Indian Constitution from other countries?

In what case did the Supreme Court rule on the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?

Which amendment is known for introducing a large number of changes to the Indian Constitution?

What contributes to the lengthiest nature of the Indian Constitution?

How does the Indian Constitution compare to other constitutions in terms of length?

What was the original number of Articles in the Indian Constitution when it was first adopted in 1949?

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution resulted in the addition of the highest number of Articles?

What is one reason for the extensive details in the Indian Constitution?

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for the size of the Indian Constitution?

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