Constitution of India Contest
Money spent in the making of the Indian Constitution:
Rupees 6.3 crore
The Constitution submitted on:
The Constitution Assembly has 284 members, out of which 15 were women. The Drafting Committee submitted the draft in November 1949.
The national emblem of India was adopted on January 26, 1950:
On January 26, 1950, the Indian Government also adopted Sarnath, the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the wheel, bull, and horse as the national emblem of India.
Most important feature of the Indian Constitution is its uniqueness to any constitution of the world.
The Indian constitution is one of the longest documents in the world with its 448 articles, 12 schedules, 5 appendices, and 100 amendments till 2015. On the other hand, the American constitution is the shortest.
On January 26, 1950, the Indian Government also adopted Sarnath, the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the wheel, bull, and horse as the national emblem of India.
The National Emblem
The Indian constitution has taken various features from other countries:
The concepts of liberty, equality and fraternity were taken from the French constitution. The idea of 5 years plan was taken from the USSR and the concept of socio-economics was taken from Ireland. Most importantly, the law on which the Supreme Court works was taken from Japan. There are many other concepts that have been borrowed from other countries
The Good Omen:
The day the constitution was signed, it was raining outside. Many considered it as a good omen.
The Constitutional name of India:
The name is 'Republic of India'
Word has been written in the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
(A) Sovereign (B) Socialist (C) Democratic
When was Indian National Flag Adopted?
22 July 1947
The Indian Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950:
284 members of the Constituent Assembly signed the handwritten documents on January 24, 1950. Two days after, on 26th January, India celebrated its first republic day.
How many Countries' Constitution was studied by B.R Ambedkar before making The Indian Constitution?
60 Countries
Time Period for passing it:
After the constitution was presented to the Constituent Assembly, they took two years, eleven months and seventeen days to pass it.
What is the true meaning of "Secular"?
All religions are equal in the eyes of the government
Major role in the formation of Indian Republic Day:
B.R. Ambedkar had a major role to play in the formulation of the Indian Constitution Ambedkar was the chief architect of our constitution. It is because of him that our constitution covers a wide range of civil liberties including the freedom of religion and the abolition of untouchability.
Our Republic Day is celebrated for 3 days:
Beating the retreat marks the end of the celebration on January 29.
The constitution of India was drafted and enacted in English:
But was handwritten and calligraphic both in Hindi and English and wasn't typed or printed. The original copies are kept safely inside helium-filled cases in the Library of the Parliament of India.
What is the meaning of "social equality" in the Indian Constitution?
Equal opportunities for all sections of the societies
Word has not been written in the preamble of the Indian Constitution? (A) Sovereign (B) Socialist (c) Democratic (D) Indians
Indians
When is Republic Day of India Observed?
It is 26th January of every year.
What is the meaning of "social equality" in the Indian Constitution?
It provides equal opportunities for all sections of the societies.
Time taken to draft the Indian Constitution:
It took 2 years 11 months and 18 days for the constitution to come into force.
