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Question
With reference to the making of the Indian Constitution explain the following:
How was the membership of the Constituent Assembly reduced as a result of the partition of the country?
Solution
The membership of the Assembly of India stood at 299 against the original number of 385 members, due to the partition of the country.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. 1946 | (a) India became independent. |
| 2. 1947 | (b) The Constitution of India was passed. |
| 3. 1949 | (c) The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held. |
| 4. 1950 | (d) The Constitution of India was amended. |
| 5. 1976 | (e) India became a sovereign, democratic, Republic. |
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
Define the term ‘constitution’.
Who was elected as Interim President of the Constituent Assembly?
Who was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?
What do we mean when we say that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution of India?
Why did the Muslims League boycott the meetings of the Constituent Assembly?
What is one main strength of the Indian Constitution?
With reference to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, answer the following question:
Explain the significance of the Preamble.
Explain the meaning following term: Fraternity
The Preamble to the Constitution declares India to be the Secular-Democratic Republic. In this context, answer the following question:
Do you agree with the view that Indian Constitution promises not only political and social democracy but economic democracy as well?
