Questions & Short Answers
1. What is the Constitution of India?
- The Constitution of India is the supreme law that defines the structure of government, the powers of different bodies, and the rights of citizens.
2. When was the Constitution of India adopted?
- It was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
3. Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
4. What is the Preamble of the Constitution?
- The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution and sets out the values of Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
5. What is meant by India being a secular state?
- A secular state means that the government does not favor any particular religion and treats all religions equally.
6. What are Fundamental Rights?
- Fundamental Rights are basic rights guaranteed to all citizens, such as Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, and Right to Life.
7. How many articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
- The Indian Constitution has 448 articles.
8. What is the significance of the “We the People” in the Preamble?
- It signifies that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India.
9. How can the Constitution of India be amended?
- The Constitution can be amended under Article 368 through a process involving both houses of Parliament and sometimes the states.
10. What does the term sovereign mean in the context of the Indian Constitution?
Sovereign means that India has full control over its territory, without any external interference.