Framing The Constitution
What do the following terms means : We, the people of India, Republic, Justice, Equality and Liberty.
(a) We the people of India : The ultimate power in a democracy are thè people as the constitution has been drawn up and enacted by them through their representatives. It was no handed to them by a king or any outside power.
(b) Republic : The head of state i.e., President is elected through an electoral college and his post is not hereditary.
(c) Justice : Citizens cannot be discriminated against on ground of caste, religion or sex.
(d) Equality : All were equal before the law and have equal opportunities to progress.
(e) Liberty : Citizens have freedom of speech, expression and action. No unreasonable restrictions are placed on them in this respect.
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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.
Give any two arguments which underlined the need for a strong centre and less powers to provinces.
How did language become associated with the politics of religious identities?
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly? Who was the Chairman of its Drafting Committee?
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