History & Civics
The Constitution of India is introduced to us through a Preamble. In this connection explain the following :
(a) The meaning of Preamble.
(b) Its significance.
Answer
(a) The Preamble is an introductory part of the Constitution that not only declares the form of the provisions but also the main objectives of the Indian Republic.
(b) The Preamble has great importance because of the fact that it not only declares the form of the provisions but also the main objectives of the Indian Republic. The Preamble introduces us to the main ideas of the Constitution. They are — Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
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Explain the term 'Republic'.
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:
India's commitment to the rule of law is grounded in the Constitution which establishes India as a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic' with a Parliamentary form of Government. The Constitution of India is the supreme legal authority which binds the legislative, executive, and judicial organs of government.
(Source: https://www.sci.gov.in/constitution/)
(a) How does India function as a sovereign state?
(b) Highlight differences between democratic and republic.
With reference to the picture given below answer the following questions:
(a) Name the plan that proposed setting up the Constituent Assembly. How many members did it consist of after the partition of India?
(b) Who was elected as its permanent Chairman?
(c) How were its members elected?
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(a) What is the basis of its incorporation in the Constitution?
(b) What is the significance of 'We the People' in the Preamble?
(c) What are the objectives of our Constitution?