1. What is a Constitution?

A Constitution is a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living together in a country, which determines the relationship among people living in a territory and between the people and government.

3. Are all countries with a Constitution democratic?

No, all countries with a Constitution are not necessarily democratic.

6. What inspired the makers of the Indian Constitution?

The makers of the Indian Constitution were inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution, the practice of Parliamentary democracy in Britain, and the Bill of Rights in the USA.

7. What did the Indian National Congress prepare at its Karachi session in 1931?

The Indian National Congress prepared the outlines of the Indian Constitution at its Karachi session in 1931.

8. When was the Constitution of India framed?

The Constitution of India was framed by a Constituent Assembly set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan in 1946.

9. How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly of India?

The Constituent Assembly of India had 299 members.

10. Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly.

11. What are the dates on which the Constitution of India was adopted and came into effect?

The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, and it came into effect on January 26, 1950.

12. Why is January 26 celebrated as Republic Day in India?

January 26 is celebrated as Republic Day in India to mark the day the Constitution of India came into effect.

14. How was the Constituent Assembly of India elected?

The Constituent Assembly of India was elected mainly by the members of the existing Provincial Legislatures, ensuring a fair geographical share of members from all the regions of the country.

16. What is the role of Constituent Assembly Debates in interpreting the Constitution of India?

Constituent Assembly Debates provide the rationale behind every provision of the Constitution and are used to interpret the meaning of the Constitution.

17. What values guide the Indian Constitution?

The Indian Constitution is guided by the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

18. Whose vision did many members of the Constituent Assembly follow?

Many members of the Constituent Assembly followed the vision of Mahatma Gandhi.

19. What was the African National Congress and when was it formed?

The African National Congress was formed in 1910 with the aim of establishing a non-racial democratic South Africa.

21. When were the first democratic elections held in South Africa, and who was elected as the President of South Africa?

The first democratic elections were held in South Africa in 1999, and Nelson Mandela was elected as the President of South Africa.