| #5001 |
What type of state does the Preamble declare India to be? |
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic |
| #5002 |
When did the Constitution come into force? |
26 January 1950 |
| #5003 |
When was the Constitution adopted? |
26 November 1949 |
| #5004 |
What is the nature of the Indian Constitution in terms of size? |
It is the lengthiest written Constitution in the world. |
| #5005 |
What happened on 26 January 1950? |
India became a Republic; Dr. Rajendra Prasad became President; the Constituent Assembly became the Provisional Parliament. |
| #5006 |
Why was 26 January chosen for enforcement? |
To commemorate Purna Swaraj Day (1930). |
| #5007 |
When was the Constitution fully enforced? |
26 January 1950. |
| #5008 |
When did some provisions come into force? |
26 November 1949. |
| #5009 |
When was the Constitution adopted? |
26 November 1949. |
| #5010 |
Who chaired the Steering Committee? |
Dr. Rajendra Prasad. |
| #5011 |
Who chaired the Minorities Sub-Committee? |
H.C. Mookherjee. |
| #5012 |
Who chaired the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee? |
J.B. Kripalani. |
| #5013 |
Who chaired the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities? |
Sardar Patel. |
| #5014 |
Who chaired the Provincial Constitution Committee? |
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. |
| #5015 |
Who chaired the Union Constitution Committee? |
Jawaharlal Nehru. |
| #5016 |
Who chaired the Union Powers Committee? |
Jawaharlal Nehru. |
| #5017 |
Name two members of the Drafting Committee. |
K.M. Munshi and Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar. |
| #5018 |
Who chaired the Drafting Committee? |
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. |
| #5019 |
What was the total expenditure of the Constituent Assembly? |
₹64 lakh. |
| #5020 |
How long did it take to frame the Constitution? |
2 years 11 months 18 days. |
| #5021 |
Who introduced the Objective Resolution? |
Jawaharlal Nehru (13 December 1946). |
| #5022 |
Who became the permanent President of the Assembly? |
Dr. Rajendra Prasad. |
| #5023 |
Who was the temporary Chairman? |
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha. |
| #5024 |
When did the Constituent Assembly meet for the first time? |
9 December 1946. |
| #5025 |
How many seats were allotted to princely states? |
93. |