Class 7 Social Science — Chapter 10: The Constitution of India — An Introduction

What you'll learn

• ▸The Concept and Need for a Constitution
• ▸Core Functions of the Indian Constitution
• ▸The Constituent Assembly
• ▸The Drafting Committee and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
• ▸Key Timeline and Dates
• ▸Influences on the Indian Constitution
• ▸Structural Features of the Constitution

Chapter Summary

--- PAGE 1 --- CHAPTER 10 The Constitution of India — An Introduction I would like to point out that if we are able to act according to the Constitution which has been adopted..., I am sure we shall be able very soon to make our country great. This is a goal which is within our power to reach, but its realisation would require hard physical and mental labour and above all great moral regeneration. We have prepared a democratic Constitution. But the successful working of democratic institutions requires in those who have to work with them willingness to respect the viewpoint of others, capacity for compromise and accommodation. — Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of India Fig 10.1. Glimpses from the Republic day Parade The Big Questions 1. What is a constitution, and why do we need one? 2. How was the Indian Constitution prepared? 3. How did our freedom struggle and civilisational heritage influence the Constitution? 4. What are the key features of the Constituti…

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8. When the Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946, what was its initial number of members? Get Solution →

Did you know?

• 💡 The original Indian Constitution was beautifully handwritten by calligraphers.
• 💡 Artists from Shantiniketan decorated each page of the Indian Constitution.
• 💡 The original Indian Constitution is stored in a special helium-filled case.
• 💡 More people vote in Indian elections than in any other country's election.
• 💡 Some countries have constitutions that are less than ten pages long.

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