History of the Constitution
What is the introduction of the Constitution called?
Preamble
What word in the Preamble means brotherhood?
Fraternity
What type of government is described as "of the people, by the people, for the people"?
Democratic
What ensures everyone is equal before the law?
Justice
When did the Constitution of India come into effect?
26 January 1950
When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?
9 December 1946
Which term was added in 1976 to promote fair distribution of wealth?
Socialist
Which term implies India has no official religion?
Secular
Which objective allows freedom of expression, belief, and worship?
Liberty
What is the significance of 26 January?
India became a republic
Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
What does "Sovereign" mean in the context of India?
Independent and free from external control
How does the Constitution define democracy?
People elect their representatives who govern the country
Which objective promotes removing social barriers?
Fraternity
What is the meaning of "Republic"?
Head of state is elected, not hereditary
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to complete the Constitution?
2 years, 11 months, 18 days
What does "Secular" mean according to the Constitution?
No official state religion and freedom for all to practice any faith
Which 4 keywords were added in the 42nd Amendment?
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic
What does the Constitution say about justice for all?
It cannot be denied based on caste, religion, race, etc.
Which historical document inspired written constitutions globally?
Magna Carta / The Great Charter
Name any three key members of the Constituent Assembly besides the chairman.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Maulana Azad, Sarojini Naidu
Recite or paraphrase the first line of the Preamble.
"We, the People of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic..."
When was the Constitution of India passed by the Constituent Assesmbly?
26 November 1949
Give two examples of equality in the Indian Constitution.
Equal protection by law; no discrimination based on caste, religion, or gender
Which date in mentioned in the preamble (______, do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution)
Twenty Sixth day of November, 1949.