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Welcome to our One-Liner Guide to Indian Constitutional Law.
It’s part II of the series. In this journey through the intricate tapestry of
India's legal foundation, we embark on a concise yet insightful exploration of
key elements, milestones, and personalities that have shaped the constitutional
landscape. Whether you're a law student, a passionate learner, or just someone
curious about the foundations of India's governance, join us as we unravel the
complexities and nuances of Indian Constitutional Law.
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Questions
31. Who initiated the presentation of the
'Objective Resolution' on January 22, 1947?
Jawaharlal Nehru.
32. When was the 'Objective Resolution'
moved and adopted?
Moved on: December 13, 1946, and adopted on
January 22, 1947
33. On what date did the Constituent Assembly of
India convene its inaugural meeting?
December 9, 1946.
34. Who served as the Provisional President
of the Constituent Assembly?
Mr. Sachchidananda Sinha.
35. Whom did the Constituent Assembly elect
as its Permanent Chairman on December 11, 1946?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
36. Who was appointed as the Chairman of the
Drafting Committee to prepare a Draft Constitution of India?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
37. Who all were the members of the Drafting
Committee?
B.R. Ambedkar (As the Chairman of the
drafting committee.), Rest are: Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami, K.M
Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter, and D.P. Khaitan.
Note: B.L.Mitter resigned due to health
issues and was replaced by N Madhav Rau. D.P.Khaitan died in 1948 and was
replaced by TT Krishnamachari.
38. Most of the provisions in our
Constitution have been borrowed from which legislation?
The Government of India Act 1919.
39. What does 'Diarchy,' introduced by the
Government of India Act 1919, entail?
It means a system of double government.
40. On what date was the Constitution of
India adopted?
November 26, 1949.
Question: State
the provisions related to citizenship of India provided in the Indian
Constitution.
41. When did the Constitution of India come
into force?
January 26, 1950.
42. How many Articles, Parts, and Schedules
does the Constitution of India contain originally?
395 articles, 22 parts, and 8 schedules.
43. How long did it take for the
Constituent Assembly to prepare the Constitution of India?
2 years, 11 months, 18 days.
44. What is a Constitution that can be
amended by a simple act of the legislature termed?
A Flexible Constitution.
45. Under Article 1 of the Constitution,
how is India described?
As a Union of States.
46. How would you characterize the
flexibility of the Indian Constitution?
It is partly rigid and partly flexible.
47. How is the Indian Constitution
recognized in terms of its form and spirit?
Federal in form and Unitary in spirit.
48. Why was January 26th chosen as the
inauguration date of the Constitution?
Because Congress observed it as
Independence Day in 1930.
49. Why is November 26th, 1949, significant
in Indian constitutional history?
Because the Constitution was adopted on
this day.
50. The Office of the Governor General of India was for the first time created under?
Regulating Act, 1773
Question: Explain
“Citizenship by Domicile”.
51. Upon what model is the Parliamentary
system of Government in India based?
The pattern of Great Britain.
52. To whom does the word 'WE' in the
Preamble refer?
The citizens of India.
53. What is an important benchmark to
identify the fundamental characteristics of the Indian Constitution?
The Preamble.
54. What principles are enshrined in the
Preamble to the Constitution?
Justice, Liberty, Equality, Integrity and
Fraternity.
55. In which part of the Indian
Constitution is India described as a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic
Republic?
The Preamble.
56. How many times has the Preamble of the
Indian Constitution been amended?
Once.
57. Which amendment introduced changes to
the Preamble?
The 42nd Amendment, 1976.
58. What does 'Fraternity' signify in the
Preamble?
The spirit of brotherhood.
59. When were the words 'Socialist Secular'
added to the Preamble?
By the 42nd Amendment.
60. If the Head of the State is an elected
functionary for a fixed term, what kind of state is it?
A Republican state.
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