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Form groups and use the following topic for discussion. Take the help of your college library and your teacher.

Features of the Constitution of India

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Features of the constitution of India

  1. Drafting of the constitution of India
  2. Its structure – Parts, schedules, and appendices
  3. Sections pertaining to the legislature, government, and judiciary
  4. flexibility and scope for amendments.
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