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The ‘Constituent Assembly’ is the constitution-making body that framed the Constitution of India.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as Interim President of the Constituent Assembly.

Being superior to the ordinary laws of the State, the Constitution of India is known as the “Fundamental Law of Land”. Every that law is redundant that violates any of the provisions of the Constitution.

The three prominent members of the Constituent Assembly were:

1. Lord Pethick Lawrence

2. Sir Stafford Cripps

3. Alexander.

On the basis of the proposals of the Freedom Fighters a Constituent Assembly was set up, whose members were to be elected indirectly by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.

‘Constitution’ is a comprehensive document containing the set of rules according to which the government of a country runs.

It was on this date, January 26, in 1929, that the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress had for the first time given the call for ‘Purna Swaraj’. Since then, the day was celebrated as Independence Day upto 1947, but later on, it was designated as the Republic Day.

The Constitution was adopted and passed by the Constituent Assembly on November 26,1949. The Constitution as a whole came into force with effect from January 26, 1950.

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the Resolution and it was passed on January 22, 1947.

(a) India is a Welfare State: It is very true that India is a Welfare State. A Welfare state in the sense that she provides for her citizens a wide range of social services such as education, medical care and financial aid during old age, sickness or unemployment. The Constitution of India proclaims, “the State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people”. Under Part- IV of the Constitution (which include Directive Principles of State Policy).

The State is directed to ensure to the people: 

1. Employment 

2. Education 

3. Assistance in case of old age, sickness and disablement. Since 1951 India has followed the path of democratic planning. 

(b) India is a Secular State: The manner in which the word ‘Secular’ is introduced in the Constitution of India, it refers to the religious aspect. Ours is the country that is dominated by a maximum number of religions. Every religion follows different traditions and rituals. In this light, the makers of the Constitution had to look into every religion with the same point of view, hence it was decided to treat all religions equally, so as to avoid any sort of dispute that might erupt in the name of religion. The impartial attitude adopted towards religion on legal grounds stepped into the need to mention a word like-‘Secular’ in the Constitution. That means. Anyone is free to adopt any religion.

(c) Political Justice: The Preamble guarantees justice on different levels. Here, Justice is put in a comprehensive manner. Thus, Justice is closely associated with the following aspects that prevail in a democratic Republic State like that of India. Justice is confined to various dimensions when it is talked in Political Context. Political Justice is related to the right to vote, free and fair elections and equal access to public offices. The Constitution of India guarantees a minimum number of seats to the Scheduled Castes and Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. People belonging to

Yes, the Preamble is a part of the Constitution because it contains the basic structure or framework of the Constitution.

The words Socialist, Secular, Unity and Integrity of the Nation were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act of 1976. It came into effect on January 3, 1977.

1. There is freedom for the citizens to have their political views as long as such views do not go against the interest of the country.

2. There is freedom to vote for any recognised political party in the country.

3. Every citizen of India except those who are debarred on account of criminal offenses can stand for election and hold office if elected.

‘Fraternity’ means the spirit of brotherhood. As our society is divided by a number of classes castes, religions and languages, therefore it is very essential to establish harmony amongst them for that reason our constitution-makers added the word ‘fraternity’ in the Preamble. Thus, securing the Unity and Integrity of the Nation.

‘Justice’ implies not only the administration of law in a fair and responsible way but also without any privilege or prejudice.

Indian Constitution is a lengthy document, most comprehensive and bulky Constitution ever adopted by any country.

Two objectives are as follows:

1. Secularism equal respect and recognition of all religions from the state.

2. Sovereign Declaration of India as it owns supreme power.

The Muslims League boycotted the Constituent Assembly to demand the creation of a separate state called Pakistan.

The people of India form a significant mixture of the different religions and communities. So, it was indispensable to follow secularism, in order to maintain peace and order, because it concentrates on the respect and importance to every religion, as every religion is made for the welfare of humanity.

The Preamble declared India a ‘Sovereign state’. It means that India is its own ‘Supreme’ power and not a subject of any other state or country.

The Anglo-Indians were represented by Mr. Frank Anthony and Mr. S.H. Prater, the Indian Christians, by Dr. H.C. Mukerjee and Joseph Dsauza.

1. The Preamble represents the essence, the philosophy, the ideals of the entire Constitution of India. The other parts and provisions of the Constitution are only an elaboration and an attempt to give concrete shape to the words of the Preamble. 

2. The Preamble contains the five basic features of the Constitution. That is India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. Besides, it reminds people of the Four Ideals of the State. That is, India should secure to all its citizen's Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

1. Constitution.

2. 9th December, 1946.

3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

4. Parliamentary

5. Democratic Republic.

6. single

7. 32.

8. Irish.

1. Preamble 

2. Judiciary 

3. Democracy 

4. State

1. There were 299 members in the constituent Assembly. 

2. The first session was held on 9th December 1946.

Being the fundamental law of the country the constitution has great significance. 

• It protects the rights of the citizens as all are equal before the law. 
• It functions as a reference guide to the duties to be performed by the government. 
• It co – ordinates the functions of the democratic institutions such as legislature, executive and Judiciary. 
• It also organizes better relations between the government and the individual.

• The constitution of India begins with an introduction or a preface, which is called the ‘Preamble’. 
• It is a statement of the dreams and ideologies of the people. 
• Justice, Freedom, Equality, self respect, fraternity and national integrity are the ideologies that find reference in the preamble.

Correct Answer is : d) Twelve

Correct Answer is : c) 18

Correct Answer is : b) 1951 -52

c) 26th January 1950

India is known a secular state because it has no state religion and all the religions and sects in the country are equally regarded and safeguarded. People have freedom to choose, follow, profess and propagate any religion, sect or belief of their choice.

It took 2 years, 11 months 18 days to make the constitution for India.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the permanent chairman of the constituent assembly.

‘Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic’. In the words of Chief Justice Hidyatullah : “It lays down the pattern of our political society.”Based on this significance, the Preamble is considered ‘the soul and spirit’ of our Constitution.