Framing the Constitution: The Beginning of a New Era — Important Questions

Universal adult suffrage, Secularism, Federal structure

The Indian Constitution emphasized universal adult suffrage (giving voting rights to all adults), secularism (equal treatment of all religions), and a federal structure (division of powers between centre and states). It rejected monarchy and separate electorates.

Indian National Congress

The Indian National Congress dominated the Constituent Assembly with 82% of the members being Congress members, as the Muslim League boycotted the Assembly.

True

The Indian Constitution is indeed the longest constitution in the world, which is understandable given India's size, diversity, and the need to address various complex issues.

Partition violence, Integration of princely states, Language controversies

The major challenges included dealing with partition violence, integrating 565 princely states, and resolving language controversies. Economic prosperity and religious harmony were goals, not challenges.