The term Constitution originates from the Latin word ‘constitutio,’ which means 

'to establish'

True or False: A Constitution only defines the powers of the government and does not address the relationship between the State and its citizens.

False. A Constitution clarifies the relationships among government bodies, the State, and its citizens.

What is the primary purpose of a Constitution?

To establish fundamental governing bodies and outline their structure, composition, powers, and functions.

The Constitution serves as the ___ law of a State.

Fundamental

The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly took place on ___, marking the official start of the constitution-making process.

December 9, 1946

True or False: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 established one independent Dominion named India.

False. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 established two independent Dominions, India and Pakistan.

Fill in the blank: The leadership of the Constitution Drafting Committee was held by ___, who is recognized as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution.

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

What were the two main responsibilities of the Constituent Assembly?

Handling governance matters in the mornings and working on the Constitution in the afternoons.

Fill in the blanks: The members of the Constituent Assembly were mainly from the ___ Party, with some ___ and Independents included.

Congress; Communists

The Constitution of India was primarily influenced by the Government of India Act of 1935, constitutions from other nations, and the ___ Resolution of December 1946.

Objectives

True or False: The Government of India Act of 1935 established a completely independent parliamentary system in India.

False. The Act retained ultimate power with the British government.

What are the two primary focuses of the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

Civil and political rights, such as the right to life and freedom of speech.

The Objectives Resolution emphasized justice, equality, freedom, and protections for ___ and disadvantaged groups.

Minorities

Fill in the blank: The spirit of the Constitution of India was derived from the ___ Resolution.

Objectives

True or False: The Directive Principles of State Policy focus solely on political rights.

False. They emphasize economic, social, and cultural rights.

The Government of India Act, 1935 provided a framework for a ___ system while retaining ultimate power with the British.

Parliamentary