Question

explain any two chief features of Indian constitution
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Answer 1

Answer:

The basic structure of the Constitution i.e. its most fundamental features can be described as: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Secularism, Federalism, Republicanism, Independence of Judiciary, Rule of Law, and Liberal Democracy.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. World's Longest Constitution

The Indian Constitution contains 395 articles and 12 schedules, making it the world's longest written constitution. Just compare it with other countries Constitutions. For example, the UK has no written constitution, while the US Constitution contains only seven articles.

Not only this but since 1951 about 90 articles and more than 100 amendments have been added. However, since the articles are not added separately as part of an existing article (e.g. Article 21A, 35A etc.) the total number of articles remains the same at 395.

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2. Taken from various sources

The Indian Constitution was framed from multiple sources including the 1935 Government of India Act and Other Countries Constitutions.

Feature of Indian Constitution Borrowed From (Source)

Basic structure (Federal scheme, Judiciary, Governors, Emergency powers, Public Service Commissions, Administrative details etc.) Government of India Act 1935

Fundamental Rights American Constitution

Directive Principles Irish Constitution

Cabinet form of government British Constitution

In addition to these, the Constitutions of Canada, Australia, Germany, the U.S.S.R., and France also adopted various provisions.