Framing the Constitution: The Beginning of a New Era
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Get startedWhen did the Indian Constitution come into effect and what distinction does it hold globally?
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The Indian Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950. It holds the distinction of being the longest constitution in the world. Its length and complexity are understandable given India's size, d…
What was the timeframe for framing the Indian Constitution and how many sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold?
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The Constitution of India was framed between December 1946 and November 1949. The Constituent Assembly held eleven sessions with sittings spread over 165 days. Between sessions, various committees and…
What was the historical context surrounding the framing of the Constitution in terms of communal situation?
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The Constitution was framed during exceptionally tumultuous times. While India gained independence on 15 August 1947, it was also partitioned. The Great Calcutta Killings of August 1946 began a year o…
What was Nehru's famous 'Tryst with Destiny' speech and when was it delivered?
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'Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when th…
What was the problem of princely states during the framing of the Constitution?
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During the Raj, approximately one-third of the subcontinent was under nawabs and maharajas who owed allegiance to the British Crown. When the British left, the constitutional status of these princes r…
How were members of the Constituent Assembly elected and which party dominated it?
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Members were not elected on universal franchise. In winter 1945-46, provincial elections were held, and Provincial Legislatures chose representatives to the Constituent Assembly. The Congress dominate…
When was the Objectives Resolution introduced and by whom? What did it proclaim?
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The Objectives Resolution was introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December 1946. It proclaimed India to be an 'Independent Sovereign Republic', guaranteed citizens justice, equality and freedom, and …
Name the six key members of the Constituent Assembly and their specific roles.
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1. Jawaharlal Nehru - moved Objectives Resolution and National Flag resolution 2. Vallabh Bhai Patel - worked behind scenes, reconciled opposing views 3. Rajendra Prasad - President of Assembly 4. B.R…
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