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Constitution (संविधान)
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What is the Constitution?
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Types of Constitution
1️⃣ Written Constitution 📝
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A constitution made by a Constituent Assembly (संविधान सभा)
in written form.
✅ Examples:
India, America, Japan
2️⃣ Unwritten Constitution 📖
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A constitution based on traditions, customs, court decisions, and old laws
instead of a single written document.
✅ Examples:
Britain, New Zealand, Israel
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Functions of the Constitution (संविधान के कार्य)
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It explains the powers and responsibilities of these three organs and also sets
limits on their authority. 📜
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It helps in achieving the social, political and economic goals of the people 🌍 and prevents
anarchy (अराजकता) in the country. 🚫
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Making of the Indian Constitution
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Total Time & Sittings
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The Constitution of India was completed in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.
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A total of 166 meetings (sittings) were held for making the
Constitution. 🏛️
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Around ₹64 lakh was spent on its preparation. 💰
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Schedules in the Indian Constitution
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At present, the Indian Constitution has 12 Schedules. 📖
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Women Members in the Constituent Assembly
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There were 9 women members in the Constituent Assembly. 🌸
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Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly
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On 29 August 1947, a 7-member Drafting Committee was formed under
the chairmanship of 👨⚖️ Dr.
B. R. Ambedkar.
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The committee presented the draft of the Constitution to the President of the
Constituent Assembly on 21 February 1948.
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Justice in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution
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Types of Justice
The Preamble provides 3 types of Justice to the
citizens of India 🇮🇳
1️⃣ Social Justice 👥
2️⃣ Economic Justice 💰
3️⃣ Political Justice 🗳️
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Important Notes
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The Preamble is considered a part of the Constitution. 📖
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The Preamble is called the “Mirror of the Constitution” because it
reflects the ideals and objectives of the Constitution. ✨
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Sources of the Indian Constitution
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About 75% of the Indian Constitution was taken from the Government of
India Act, 1935. 📜
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The idea of 10 Fundamental Rights was taken from the Motilal Nehru
Committee Report (1928).
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Sources from Different Countries
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British Constitution
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Constitution of America
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Constitution of Ireland
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Directive Principles of State Policy
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Constitution of France
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Liberty, Equality & Fraternity
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Constitution of Canada
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Features of the Indian Constitution
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Written Constitution made by representatives of the people 📜
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India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic 🇮🇳
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Provides Fundamental Rights & Fundamental Duties ⚖️
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Independent Judiciary 👨⚖️
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Parliamentary System of Government 🏛️
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Directive Principles of State Policy 📖
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Nature of the Indian Constitution
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Rigid Constitution
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Under Article 368, some amendments require a Special Majority in
Parliament and support of at least half of the State Legislatures.
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Flexible Constitution
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Many provisions can also be amended by a Simple Majority of Parliament.
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Words Mentioned in the Preamble
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Justice
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Provides Social, Economic & Political Justice to all citizens.
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Liberty
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Freedom of thought, expression, belief, religion and worship.
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Equality
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Equal rights for all and end of discrimination.
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Fraternity
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Promotes brotherhood, unity and mutual love among citizens.
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Secularism
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Freedom to follow and practice any religion.
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Socialist
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Government works for public welfare and social equality.
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Constitution of Nepal & South Africa
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Nepal Constitution Controversy
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Features of a Successful Constitution
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South Africa Constitution
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Constitution made in December 1996 📖