Indian Polity Flashcards
What is the name of the country with the longest Constitution in the World?
India
When did the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly occur?
9th December 1946
Constituent Assembly had 389 members.
When was the Indian Constitution completed ?
26th November 1949
How much time did it take to complete the Indian Constitution?
2 years 11 months 18 days
Who was the 1st President of the Constituent Assembly ?
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha (was a President for a day only)
Who was the longest-serving President of the Constituent Assembly?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad (2nd President and became the President on 11th December 1946)
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
Dr. B R Ambedkar
He led the Drafting Committee
When was the Objective Resolution introduced?
It was introduced by J L Nehru on 13th December 1946.
What was the Preamble earlier known as?
Objective Resolution
What did the Preamble resolve to constitute India into?
S : overeign
S : ocialist
S : ecular
D : emocratic
R : epublic
What does the Preamble secure to the citizens?
Justice
Liberty
Equality
Fraternity
What words give the Preamble its power?
We, the people of India
Through which amendment was ‘Objective Resolution’ changed into ‘Preamble’ ?
42nd Amendment in 1976 through A368
Which article grants the exclusive power to Parliament to amend any provision of the Constitution by way of addition, variation, or repeal?
Article 368
Which Amendment is the longest amendment?
42nd Amendment
Also called the Mini Constitution
Also added three words to the Preamble : Socialist, Secular and Integrity
