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Framing The Constitution
What was the number of states at the time of India’s independence? In which categories were they initially classified?
The number of the states at the time of India’s independence was 27. These states had been divided into three major types of states –
Part A States – (9) Part B States–(8) and
Part C States – (10)
Later on another category was also added – Part B States (which included Andaman and Nicobar Islands).
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Discuss the different arguments made in favour of protection of the oppressed groups.
What connection did some of the members of the Constituent Assembly make between the political situation of the time and the need for a strong Centre?
How did the Constituent Assembly seek to resolve the language controversy?
When was the Indian Constitution framed? When was it enforced?
Discuss the significance of the Indian Constitution. Give any two points.
What were the demands of low caste people and linguistic minorities at the time of making the Indian Constitution?
Name any six leaders who played a very important role in the Constituent Assembly.
What was the fear or concern of many leaders regarding the grant of community rights?
What did the Constituent Assembly recommend to resolve the problems of the untouchables?
What provisions were made in the Constitution to make the Centre more strong? Give any three arguments.
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