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Question
What is meant by the term Constitution?
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Solution
The constitution is a comprehensive document that contains a collection of regulations that explain the rights and duties of its citizens as well as how a country’s administration should be carried out. It governs the positions and powers of the three branches of government legislative, executive, and judicial and specifies how they are related.
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Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. 1946 | (a) India became independent. |
| 2. 1947 | (b) The Constitution of India was passed. |
| 3. 1949 | (c) The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held. |
| 4. 1950 | (d) The Constitution of India was amended. |
| 5. 1976 | (e) India became a sovereign, democratic, Republic. |
Choose the correct answer:
India won freedom from _______ rule on 15 August 1947.
Mention what the Preamble says about ‘Equality’.
Mention what the Preamble states about ‘Fraternity’.
Is the Preamble a part of the Constitution?
The Preamble to the Constitution describes India as a Socialist State. What does the expression ‘Socialist’ mean here?
Why did the Muslims League boycott the meetings of the Constituent Assembly?
With reference to the commencement of the Constitution explains the following:
The clause relating to citizenship was put into effect immediately after the signing of the Constitution.
With reference to the Right to Constitutional Remedies, answer the following question:
How has this right been given legal sanction?
With reference to the Right to Constitutional Remedies, answer the following question:
Explain any two writs issued by the courts for enforcement of these rights.
