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The Indian Constitution is a written document that lays down the framework and principles of the Indian government. It defines the fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of the government institutions, and guarantees fundamental rights to the citizens.

The Indian Constitution originally consisted of 395 articles, which are further divided into various parts, schedules, and appendices.

The President of India is elected by an Electoral College, which includes the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the states.

The head of the state government in India is the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the elected leader of the political party or coalition that has a majority in the Legislative Assembly of the state.

The Parliament of India consists of the President, Lok Sabha (House of the People), and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).

The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament, consists of 245 members. Out of these, 233 members are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies and Union territories' representatives, while the President nominates 12 members.

The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are non-justiciable, meaning they are not legally enforceable by the courts. However, they provide guidelines to the government for policymaking and socio-economic development.

The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 2002, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years, allowing more citizens to participate in the democratic process.

The Right to Education (RTE) Act guarantees free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years in India.

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality. It states that the State shall not deny any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

The Union List, State List, and Concurrent List are part of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The Union List includes subjects on which only the central government has the power to legislate, the State List includes subjects on which only state governments have the power, and the Concurrent List includes subjects on which both the central and state governments can legislate.

The President of India can declare a national emergency if there is a threat of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion, or if there is a failure of constitutional machinery in a state.

The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India. The President consults with other judges of the Supreme Court and the high courts while making the appointment.

The concept of 'reservations' in India refers to providing preferential treatment in education, employment, and political representation to socially and educationally disadvantaged groups, such as Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

The Supreme Court of India is the final interpreter of the Indian Constitution. It has the power of judicial review and can determine the constitutional validity of laws and government actions.

The Finance Commission in India is responsible for recommending the distribution of financial resources between the central government and the state governments. It determines the share of taxes and other revenues that should be assigned to the states.

The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India. The Governor is the constitutional head of the state and acts as the representative of the President at the state level.

The Indian Constitution guarantees seven fundamental rights to its citizens. These include the right to equality, right to freedom, right against exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, right to property (removed by the 44th Amendment), and the right to constitutional remedies.

English is the official language of the Indian Union. It is used for official purposes at the central government level. However, Hindi is recognized as the co-official language and is extensively used in various states.

The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th January 1950. This date is celebrated as Republic Day in India, marking the commencement of the Constitution and the establishment of the Republic of India.