The Constitution Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is the supreme law of India?
The Constitution of India.
When was the Constitution of India adopted?
January 26, 1950.
How many articles are there in the original Constitution of India?
There were originally 395 articles.
True or False: The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution in the world.
True.
What is the preamble of the Constitution of India?
The introduction that states the objectives and guiding principles of the Constitution.
Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India provides for a __________ system of government.
Parliamentary.
What are the three branches of government established by the Constitution of India?
Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary.
Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
Part III.
How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution of India?
Six.
True or False: The Constitution of India allows for the amendment of its provisions.
True.
What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
25 years.
What is the minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
30 years.
Which article of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of the Supreme Court?
Article 124.
What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution?
552 members.
Fill in the blank: The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in Part __________ of the Constitution.
IV.
What is the main purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
To guide the state in policy making.
Who has the power to amend the Constitution of India?
Parliament.
What is the term used for the division of powers between the center and the states?
Federalism.
True or False: The President of India is the head of the state.
True.
What is the length of the term for a member of the Rajya Sabha?
Six years.
How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?
12 members.
What is the role of the Election Commission of India?
To administer elections in India.
What is the highest law officer in India?
The Attorney General of India.