Q: Which of the following word was incorporated in the Preamble of Indian Constitution through 42nd Amendment?

Amendment of the Preamble- The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".

Q: Under what circumstances can the President of India declare an emergency in the country?

\$1\$. General emergency: If the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists where by the security of India is threatened, either by war or by external aggression or armed rebellion, the President can proclaim this emergency. The President can do this only after getting the approval in writing of the Union Cabinet.\$2\$. State emergency: If the President, on receipt of a report from the governor or otherwise, is satisfied that the governance of a State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provision of the Constitution, he may bdeclare an emergency in the State.\$3\$. Financial emergency: If the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of the nation is threatened, he can declare financial emergency.

Q: The Indian Preamble has been amended ___________.

The preamble has been amended only once so far. On 18 December 1976, during the Emergency in India, the Indira Gandhi government pushed through several changes in the Forty-second Amendment of the constitution.

Question 1

Which of the following word was incorporated in the Preamble of Indian Constitution through 42nd Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Amendment of the Preamble- The 42nd Amendment changed the&#10;description of India from a &#34;sovereign democratic republic&#34; to a&#10;&#34;sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic&#34;, and also changed&#10;the words &#34;unity of the nation&#34; to &#34;unity and integrity of the&#10;nation&#34;.

Question 2

"Formation of Indian Constitution was no less struggle than that of Africa". Do you agree? Explain with five arguments.

Accepted Answer

Like South Africa, India's Constitution was written under very difficult situation. The making of a Constitution for such a huge and diverse country like India is not an easy task. (i) After partition, the people of India were emerging from the status of subjects to that of citizens.(ii) India was born through a partition of undivided India on the basis of religious differences. It was a traumatic experience for both the people of India and Pakistan. (iii) The British had left it to the rulers of the princely states to decide whether they wanted to merge with India or with Pakistan or remain independent. The merger of these princely states was a difficult and uncertain task. (iv) When the constitution was being written, the future of the country did not look as secure as it does today. (v) The makers of the Constitution had anxieties about the present and future of the country.

Question 3

Which of the following statement is/are true?

Accepted Answer

After a Bill has been passed by both Houses, it is presented to the President for his assent. The President can assent or withhold his assent to a Bill or he can return a Bill, other than a Money Bill, for reconsideration. If the Bill is again passed by the Houses, with or without amendment made by the President, he shall not withhold assent therefrom. But, when a Bill amending the Constitution passed by each House with the requisite majority is presented to the President, he shall give his assent thereto. A Bill becomes an Act of Parliament after being passed by both the Houses of Parliament and assented to by the President.

Question 4

Under what circumstances can the President of India declare an emergency in the country?

Accepted Answer

$1$. General emergency: If the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists where by the security of India is threatened, either by war or by external aggression or armed rebellion, the President can proclaim this emergency. The President can do this only after getting the approval in writing of the Union Cabinet.$2$. State emergency: If the President, on receipt of a report from the governor or otherwise, is satisfied that the governance of a State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provision of the Constitution, he may bdeclare an emergency in the State.$3$. Financial emergency: If the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of the nation is threatened, he can declare financial emergency.

Question 5

Describe the composition of the Constituent Assembly of India.

Accepted Answer

Constituent Assembly of India was set up under Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. It consisted of 385 members, of which 292 were elected by the elected members of the provincial Legislative Assemblies while 93 members were nominated by the Princely States.It also had one representative each from the four chief Commissioners provinces of Delhi, Ajmer-Marwar, Coorg and British Baluchistan. B N Rao was the Constitutional Advisor of the Assembly. Dr. Rajendra prasad was elected as its president.

Question 6

What is an unusual achievement for the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Over the last half a century, no large social group or political party has ever questioned the legitimacy of the constitution itself. This is an unusual achievement for our Constitution.

Question 7

The Indian Preamble has been amended ___________.

Accepted Answer

The preamble has been amended only once so&#10;far. On 18 December 1976, during the Emergency in India, the Indira Gandhi government pushed through several changes&#10;in the Forty-second Amendment of the constitution.

Question 8

The three essential elements of Indian national life are __________.

Accepted Answer

The three essential elements of Indian national life are democracy, secularism, and social justice.&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;Democracy is a form of government in which government is formed by people either directly or indirectly.India which has a large number of religions. Secularism is the most important element that has to be present because in a secularistic state all religions are treated alike and people are free to follow their own religions.Social justice means the way in which human rights are manifested in the everyday lives of people at every level of society.&#10;&#10;

Question 9

In the Indian Constitution there are _______________ lists.

Accepted Answer

The Indian Constitution provides three lists. They are Union list, State list and Concurrent list. The union list consist of subjects that only centre can make laws on. On state list, state governments have the powers to form laws. Concurrent list have those subjects on which both centre and state can make laws.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is not true about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Preamble is an introductory statement that states the source of authority, date of adoption, guiding principles, etc. Also, it specifies character and values like sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic, justice, liberty, equality, Preamble is based on the Objectives resolution drafted and moved by jawaharlal Nehru in 1946. It was originally present in the Constitution and wasn't added through 42nd CAA.

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Which of the following word was incorporated in the Preamble of Indian Constitution through 42nd Amendment?

"Formation of Indian Constitution was no less struggle than that of Africa". Do you agree? Explain with five arguments.

Which of the following statement is/are true?

Under what circumstances can the President of India declare an emergency in the country?

Describe the composition of the Constituent Assembly of India.

What is an unusual achievement for the Indian Constitution?

The Indian Preamble has been amended ___________.

The three essential elements of Indian national life are __________.

In the Indian Constitution there are _______________ lists.

Which of the following statements is not true about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

Making Of The Indian Constitution

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Which of the following word was incorporated in the Preamble of Indian Constitution through 42nd Amendment?

"Formation of Indian Constitution was no less struggle than that of Africa". Do you agree? Explain with five arguments.

Which of the following statement is/are true?

Under what circumstances can the President of India declare an emergency in the country?

Describe the composition of the Constituent Assembly of India.

What is an unusual achievement for the Indian Constitution?

The Indian Preamble has been amended ___________.

The three essential elements of Indian national life are __________.

In the Indian Constitution there are _______________ lists.

Which of the following statements is not true about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

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