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Constitutional Values And Political System In India — Revision Notes

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

Constitutional Values And Political System In India revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Meaning of Constitution and the Indian Constitution

  • Constitution means a set of fundamental principles, basic rules and established precedents.
  • It defines and regulates the structure and functioning of the State.
  • It fixes the powers and functions of the executive, legislature and judiciary.
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2. Constitutional Values in the Preamble

  • The Preamble expresses the fundamental values and philosophy on which the Constitution is based.
  • India is described as a sovereign socialist secular democratic republic.
  • The Preamble reflects sovereignty, socialism, secularism, democracy, republican character, justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, dignity of the individual, and unity and integrity of the nation.
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3. Salient Features of the Constitution

  • The Indian Constitution is written and very detailed.
  • It is a unique blend of rigidity and flexibility.
  • Some amendments need simple majority, some special majority, and some special majority plus State approval.
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4. Federal System in India

  • India has a federal system with two levels of government: Union and State.
  • Constitutionally India has a two-tier government, even though local governments are often spoken of as a third tier.
  • The Constitution divides powers through the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.

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A Constitution is a setThe Constitution of India is writtenThe Constituent Assembly began work onThe Preamble declares India asSovereignty means complete political freedom

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What are the important topics in Constitutional Values And Political System In India for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies?
Key topics in Constitutional Values And Political System In India include Meaning of Constitution and the Indian Constitution, Constitutional Values in the Preamble, Salient Features of the Constitution, Federal System in India. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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