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Framing The Constitution
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What measures were taken by the Constituent Assembly for the empowerment of the Depressed castes?

Answer

(i) Untouchability was abolished and Hindus temples were thrown open to all castes.

(ii) Seats were reserved for them in the legislatures and jobs in the government services.

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Some More Questions From Framing The Constitution Chapter

What were the ideals expressed in the Objectives Resolution?

How was the term minority defined by different groups?

What were the arguments in favour of greater power to the provinces?

Why did Mahatma Gandhi think Hindustani should be the national language?

What historical forces shaped the vision of the Constitution?

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.