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The Constitution of India — An Introduction — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

What The Constitution of India — An Introduction covers in CBSE Class 7 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 7 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in The Constitution of India — An Introduction

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1. What a Constitution Is and Why It Is Needed

  • A constitution is a document that spells out a nation’s basic principles and laws.
  • It gives the framework of the three organs of government: legislature, executive, and judiciary.
  • It explains checks and balances so that no one organ gets too much power.
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2. How the Indian Constitution Was Made

  • The Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946.
  • It was formed on 9 December 1946.
  • It initially had 389 members, later reduced to 299 after Partition.
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3. What Shaped the Indian Constitution

  • The Constitution was influenced by the Indian freedom movement.
  • It was also shaped by India’s civilisational heritage and culture.
  • Ideas from other democratic countries were studied before writing it.
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4. Key Features of the Constitution

  • The Constitution defines the roles, functions, responsibilities, and accountability of the three organs of government.
  • It lays down the electoral system so that eligible citizens can vote.
  • It provides Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights, and Directive Principles of State Policy.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Constitution of India as the country's rulebook, written by the Constituent Assembly and guiding government, rights, duties, and national values

What a constitution isNeed for a constitutionConstituent AssemblyKey leaders in writingInfluences on the ConstitutionKey features of the ConstitutionFundamental RightsDirective Principles of State Policy

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