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Making of the Constitution

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Focuses on the Constituent Assembly established under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. It highlights the Assembly’s diverse composition—lawyers, freedom fighters, social workers—led by Dr. Rajendra Prasad as Chair and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as Chairman of the Drafting Committee. The drafting process involved extensive debates, public inputs, and multiple readings before adoption. Despite Partition, the Assembly continued its work, culminating in the Constitution’s signing on November 26, 1949, and enforcement on January 26, 1950. Notable contributions include Jawaharlal Nehru’s Objectives Resolution and Ambedkar’s emphasis on social justice. This topic reveals the broad consensus-building process, ensuring the Constitution reflected India’s socio-cultural diversity and aspirations.

Practice Questions

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

संविधान सभा की बैठकें किस वर्ष प्रारंभ हुई थीं?

Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?

Who is the head of the government in India?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Which of the following is the right of a citizen under the Indian Constitution?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?