Our Constitution Flashcards
(21 cards)
First reading of constitution
4th November 1948
When was the constitution adopted and passed
26 November 1949
When was the drafting committee created?
29th August 1947
When does the cabinet mission arrive to India?
1946
What was the decided independence Day?
26th January 1930
When was the second reading?
17th October 1949
What is the meaning of constitution?
Constitution is a comprehensive document containing the set of rules that states the rights and duties of its citizens and the in which a country is governed.
How long did it take to draft the constitution?
2 years 11 months 18 days
When was the third reading?
26 November 1949
When was the commencement of the constitution?
26th January 1950
Define amendment, fraternity and ideal.
Amendment is an addition or alteration to the constitution
Fraternity is brotherhood or friendship
Ideal is a principle worth trying or living for
What is the significance of 26 January?
The date of commencement of the constitution, 26 January 1950 is selected due to its historical importance. At the Congress Lahore session in December 1929, 26th January 1930 was fixed as the independence Day. On achieving independence, 15th August 1947 became INDEPENDENCE day and 26 January the Republic Day.
Who replaced Lord Mountbatten?
C. Rajagopalachari replaced Lord Mountbatten and became governor general
How many women members were there in the constituent assembly? Name three.
15 women. Sarojini Naidu, Sucheta Kriplani, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit.
What is the Indian Independence act 1947?
The Indian Independence act 1947 is an act by which the independent states of India and Pakistan were created and recognised the existence of the Constituent Assembly of India.
What is the Drafting Committee? Who was the chairman?
The Drafting Committee was one of the 8 committees appointed by the Constituent Assembly. It was given the task to draft the constitution. It was set up on 29th August 1947. The chairman is Dr B.R. Ambedkar
When is Samvidhan Divas?
26th November 1949
The constitution consists of___
395 Articles and 8 Schedules
When was the Constituent Assembly formed?
July 1946
When was the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly?
9th December 1946
Why was the Constituent Assembly formed?
It was formed in 1946 to draft and adopt a constitution for independent India.
