Very Short Question and Answers - Making of the Indian Constitution

The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.

The Indian Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950.

26 January is celebrated as Republic Day in India to mark the enforcement of the Constitution.

The Constituent Assembly of India had 299 members.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee.

The discussions in the Constituent Assembly lasted for 114 days over a span of three years.

The Bill of Rights of the United States inspired the Indian Constitution regarding rights.

The ideals of the French Revolution, parliamentary democracy in Britain, and the socialist revolution in Russia influenced the drafting of the Indian Constitution.

The purpose of the Constituent Assembly was to draft the Constitution for independent India and establish a framework for governance.

The Preamble outlines the basic values and guiding principles of the Constitution.

Universal adult franchise refers to the right to vote for all adult citizens of India, irrespective of caste, creed, or gender.

The Indian Constitution adopted many institutional details and procedures from colonial laws like the Government of India Act, 1935.

The Karachi resolution of 1931 emphasized the inclusion of universal adult franchise, right to freedom and equality, and protecting the rights of minorities in India.

The challenges included the trauma of partition, communal violence, and the need to create a consensus among diverse opinions.

The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly took place in December 1946.

Constituent Assembly Debates refer to the recorded discussions and deliberations that took place during the drafting of the Constitution.

The Indian Constitution is considered a living document because it can be amended to meet the changing aspirations of the people.

The freedom struggle helped in developing basic ideas and values that were accepted by leaders, which later became integral to the Constitution.

The phrase 'Tryst with Destiny' was used by Jawaharlal Nehru in his speech at midnight on 15 August 1947, marking India's independence.

The Constituent Assembly was formed through elections that aimed to represent different communities, ensuring a diverse range of opinions in the drafting process.