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When was the new constitution adopted and promulgated?

The new Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and signed by the President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Articles 5, 6,7,8,9, 60,324, 366,...

April 9, 2013

When was the 1st meeting of the constituent assembly held and what decisions were taken?

The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India took place in Constitutional Hall, New Delhi, on 9th December 1946. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the first president of...

April 9, 2013

Write briefly about the concept of welfare state enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

The Indian Constitution has been conceived and drafted in the mid-twentieth century when the concept of social welfare state was the rule of the day. The Constitution is...

April 9, 2013

Why is the Indian Constitution called as the fundamental law of the land?

The Constitution of India being written constitutes the fundamental law of the land. This has several significant implications. It is under this fundamental law that all laws are...

April 9, 2013

What purpose is served by the preamble of the Indian Constitution?

The purpose of the Preamble is to clarify who has made the Constitution, what is its source, what is the ultimate sanction behind it; what is the nature...

April 9, 2013

What are the most important components of secularism as enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

The most important components of secularism as enshrined in the Indian constitution are:- (i) Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees right to equality; (ii) Article 15 and 16...

April 9, 2013

Write briefly about secularism as enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

India is country of religions. There exist multifarious religious groups in the country but, in spite of this, the Constitution stands for a secular state of India. There...

April 9, 2013

What objectives have been enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

The Preamble of the Constitution contains the basic objectives of the Constitution. These are: – to secure to all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of...

April 9, 2013

What do you mean by supremacy of the Constitution?

Supremacy of the Constitution is a doctrine where by the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and all the State organs including Parliament and State Legislatures...

April 9, 2013

Is Indian constitution the lengthiest constitution in the world?

India’s Constitution is a lengthy, elaborate and detailed document. Originally it consisted of 395 Articles arranged under 22 Parts and eight Schedules. Today, after many amendments, it has...

April 9, 2013

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