Basic Features of the Constitution of India
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Overview
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land, derived from the Latin word 'constitutio' meaning 'to establish'. It came into effect on 26 January 1950 — celebrated every year as Republic Day — and holds the distinction of being the lengthiest written Constitution in the world. Drafted by
Key Concepts
The word 'Constitution' comes from
The word 'Constitution' comes from the Latin word 'constitutio' meaning 'to establish'. It is a body of fundamental rules and principles that establis
Before independence
Before independence, India was governed by several British Parliamentary Acts — most significantly the Government of India Act, 1935, which served as
The Preamble is the introductory statement
The Preamble is the introductory statement of the Constitution. It declares India to be a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic' and aims t
Fundamental Rights are basic
Fundamental Rights are basic, inalienable rights guaranteed to citizens (and some to all persons) by the Constitution. They include: Right to Equality
Writs are judicial orders issued by
Writs are judicial orders issued by courts to enforce Fundamental Rights. (1) Habeas Corpus (Latin: 'You may have the body') — to release a person fro
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and definition of the term 'Constitution' and its significance in governance
- Recall the historical perspective and the process through which the Constitution of India was framed
- Identify and explain the salient features of the Constitution of India including its Preamble, federal structure, and emergency provisions
- Analyse the significance and content of the Preamble and interpret key terms like Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic
- Distinguish between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy with reference to their nature and enforceability
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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