Making of the Constitution & Preamble
The making of the Constitution is examined through dates, names and numbers: who chaired what, how long it took, and what the Preamble actually says. These are among the most predictable marks in any general studies paper, because the facts never change.
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Making of the Constitution — true or false?
6 statements · 12s each
The dates that carry the marks
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Constituent Assembly first met | 9 December 1946 |
| Objectives Resolution moved (Nehru) | 13 December 1946 |
| Constitution adopted | 26 November 1949 |
| Constitution came into force | 26 January 1950 |
| Time taken | 2 years, 11 months, 18 days |
26 November is Constitution Day; 26 January is Republic Day. Confusing adoption with commencement is the single commonest error here.
Who did what
- Dr Rajendra Prasad — President of the Constituent Assembly
- Dr B. R. Ambedkar — Chairman of the Drafting Committee
- Jawaharlal Nehru — moved the Objectives Resolution
- B. N. Rau — Constitutional Adviser
- Sachchidananda Sinha — first (temporary) President of the Assembly
The Preamble, word by word
We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens Justice, Liberty, Equality and to promote among them all Fraternity…
"We, the people" establishes that authority flows from the people. Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity are the four objectives — and their order is asked.
Sort the role
Who held which position?
0/6Chief architect of the Constitution
Which group does it belong to?
Fix the numbers
Put the events in order
Match the fact
Quick reference
Exam tip: 26 November 1949 = adopted; 26 January 1950 = came into force. A large share of constitution questions turn on nothing more than keeping those two dates apart.