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Q.3 SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS:
1. Who headed the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
2. What is a Parliament?
3. Why does the Constitution lay down Fundamental Rights?
4. What are Directive Principles of State Policy?
5. Fundamental Rights are often called the 'conscience of the Indian
Constitution. Explain.
Answers
1. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, chairman of the Drafting Committee, presenting the final draft of the Indian Constitution to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 25 November 1949.
2. A parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries.
3. The Fundamental Rights were included in the constitution because they were considered essential for the development of the personality of every individual and to preserve human dignity.
4. The Directive Principles of State Policy of India are the guidelines or principles given to the institutes governing the State of India.
5. Fundamental rights are often regarded as the conscience of the Indian constitution as it provides due guarantee for the protection of rights and regulations of the citizens. It is even regarded as the key stone of the democracy through which entire functioning in the nation takes place under set of defined rules.