A copy of the Constitution is kept in the Parliament Library in New Delhi. , Photo courtesy: PTI
1. On 26 January 1950, the Constitution of India came into force and replaced the Government of India Act, 1935 as the fundamental governing document of the country. This made India a republic and as a result this day is celebrated as Republic Day. Due to geographical, historical and legal considerations, which aspect of the Indian Constitution is a world record?
2. Two copies of the Constitution are kept in the Library of Parliament. One in English and the other in Hindi. It contains over a lakh words, with 395 articles, 22 parts and eight schedules. What was the contribution of Prem Bihari Narayan Raizada to the Constitution?
Original text of the preface, decorated by Byohar Rammanohar Sinha. The manuscript is calligraphed by Prem Bihari Narayan Raizada. , Photo Credit: Wiki Commons
3. Two copies of the Constitution are preserved in a display case, which was constructed in collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, USA, the National Physical Laboratory and the Parliament Library. What inert gas is inside the case to ensure that the paper is not affected?
4. The first section reflects the essence of the Indian Constitution and plays an important role in outlining its basic features. The arrangement of words and their order clearly highlights their importance. What is this section called?
5. The first five words establish who the sovereign officers of the country are – those who give the government all the powers it has. What are those five words that make us all the authors of the Constitution and give us the right to choose our government?
6. The 42nd Amendment was enacted during the Emergency in 1977 when two words were added to the first line of the Preamble. The first term refers to the achievement of goals through democratic, evolutionary and non-violent means and wealth should be shared equally by the society through distributive justice. Which word is this?
7. The second term ensures that relations between the government and religious groups are governed by the constitution and law, implying equal freedom and respect for all religions. Initially it was rejected by the Constituent Assembly, as they believed that it was naturally reflected in the Constitution itself. What is this word that separates the powers of state and religion and represents the spirit that we as authors of the Constitution should uphold?
Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. , Photo courtesy: Shankar Chakraborty
8. Which principle contained in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship for all Indian citizens?
9. Which principle in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution ensures that no section of the society is given special privileges or made the victim of discrimination while guaranteeing fair opportunities for all?
10. The second to last line includes a word that symbolizes the feeling of brotherhood and unity among the people of the country. It promotes a shared sense of belonging and eliminates divisions on the basis of region, community, caste, religion or other factors that may jeopardize the unity of the nation. What is this word?
answer
1. World’s longest constitution
2. He wrote it by hand.
3. Nitrogen (not helium as Google and many articles say)
4. Introduction
5. We the people of India
6. Socialist
7. Secular
8. Freedom
9. Equality
10. brotherhood
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published – January 23, 2025 09:01 am IST
