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Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: Constitution of India


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Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: Constitution of India

The original text of the Preamble, decorated by Beohar Rammanohar Sinha. The manuscript is calligraphed by Prem Behari Narain Raizada. 

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1 / 10 |
On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect and replaced the Government of India Act, 1935, as the country’s fundamental governing document. This led to India becoming a republic, and consequently this day is celebrated as Republic Day. Due to geographical, historical, and legal considerations, what aspect of the Indian Constitution is a world record?

Answer : The world’s longest Constitution

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There are two copies of the Constitution kept in the library of the Parliament. One is in English and the other in Hindi. With 395 articles, 22 parts and eight schedules it has more than a hundred thousand words. What was the contribution of Prem Behari Narain Raizada to the Constitution?

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The 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 the paper doesn’t get affected?

Answer : Nitrogen (Not Helium as Google and many articles say)

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4 / 10 |
The first section captures the essence of the Indian Constitution and plays a crucial role in outlining its fundamental features. The arrangement of the terms and their order clearly highlight their significance. What is this section called?

5 / 10 |
The first five words establish who the sovereign authorities of the country are — the ones who grant the government all the power it holds. What are these five words that make us all the authors of the Constitution and empower us to choose our government?

6 / 10 |
During the Emergency in 1977, the 42nd amendment was enacted when two words were added to the first line of the preamble. The first word refers to achievement of goals in democratic, evolutionary and non-violent means and that wealth should be shared equally by society through distributive justice. What word is this?

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The second word ensures that the relationship between the government and religious groups is governed by the Constitution and the law, signifying equal freedom and respect for all religions. It was initially rejected by the Constituent Assembly, as they believed it was inherently reflected in the Constitution itself. What is this word that separates the powers of the state and religion and represents a spirit we, as authors of the Constitution, should uphold?

8 / 10 |
Which principle, enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, guarantees the right to freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship for all Indian citizens?

9 / 10 |
Which principle in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution ensures no section of society is given special privileges or subjected to discrimination, while guaranteeing fair opportunities for everyone?

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The second-to-last line includes a term that embodies a sense of brotherhood and unity among the people of the country. It fosters a shared sense of belonging and eliminates divisions based on region, community, caste, religion, or other factors that could threaten the unity of the nation. What is this term?



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