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 Flashcards : Making of the Indian Constitution 30 Flashcards |
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The Indian Constitution was adopted on ___ and consists of ___ articles. |
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January 26, 1950 and 395 articles |
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True or False: The original Preamble of the Indian Constitution described India as a 'Socialist Secular Democratic Republic'. |
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False. The original Preamble described India as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic'. The terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added in 1976.
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The three sources from which the framers of the Indian Constitution drew inspiration include the Government of India Act of 1935, the constitutions of other countries, and the ___ Resolution. |
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Objectives Resolution |
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What is the significance of the doctrine of 'Basic Structure' in the Indian Constitution? |
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It restricts the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution by ensuring that certain fundamental features, such as democracy and federalism, cannot be altered. |
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Fill in the blank: The Constituent Assembly was formed to draft the ___ of India. |
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Constitution |
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True or False: The Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable by the courts. |
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False. The Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court of law; they serve as guidelines for the state. |
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What are the two houses of the Indian Parliament? |
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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha |
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Fill in the blank: The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is ___ members. |
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552 members |
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What is the role of the President during a state of emergency as per the Indian Constitution? |
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The President can supersede the state government(s) and rule in a unitary fashion, advised by the Cabinet. |
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True or False: Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution primarily focus on economic and social rights. |
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False. Fundamental Rights primarily focus on civil and political rights. |
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Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court of India has original, appellate, and ___ jurisdiction. |
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Advisory |
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What major amendment introduced the Right to Education into the Indian Constitution? |
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An amendment made to fulfill the social revolution agenda. |
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Fill in the blank: The Indian Constitution recognizes only ___ citizenship. |
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Indian |
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What is the purpose of the Objectives Resolution in the context of the Indian Constitution? |
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It lays down the philosophy and guiding principles for the Constitution, emphasizing justice, equality, and unity. |
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True or False: The Indian Constitution has been amended more than 90 times since its adoption. |
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True. |
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