POLITY FOR SSC | MAKING OF CONSTITUTION | PARMAR SSC

Summary

The video covers the formation and adoption of India's Constitution, starting with the historical significance of January 26, 1950, when the Constitution came into effect. It discusses the Constituent Assembly's dual role in both drafting the Constitution and functioning as a provisional parliament until the first general elections in 1951-52. Key milestones like the adoption of the national flag, anthem, and song are highlighted, alongside important figures like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Rajendra Prasad. The session concludes with a reflection on the assembly's final sitting in January 1950 and the enduring legacy of India's Constitution.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Indian Constitution was partially enforced on 26 November 1949 and fully enforced on 26 January 1950, with the latter symbolizing India's historical importance due to its alignment with the 1930 declaration for Independence Day.
• 😀 The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution in the world, codifying laws across various aspects, including citizenship and religious laws, rather than creating entirely new ones.
• 😀 The calligraphy of the Constitution was done by Prem Bihari Narayan Raizada in English, with Hindi calligraphy by Vasant Kumar Vaidya. Nandlal Bose and Behar Ram Manohar Sinha decorated it.
• 😀 The Constituent Assembly not only drafted the Constitution but also functioned as a legislative body until the first general elections of 1951-52.
• 😀 The first President of the Constituent Assembly was Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, and the temporary president before him was Sachchidanand Sinha.
• 😀 The Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly was Benegal Narsing Rao, and the Chief Draftsman of the Constitution was SN Mukherjee, with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar heading the Drafting Committee.
• 😀 India adopted its National Flag on 22 July 1947, and the National Anthem, **Jana Gana Mana**, was adopted on May 1949. Vande Mataram was also adopted as the national song.
• 😀 The Constituent Assembly had 284 members, with 15 of them being female, and its final session as a Constitution-making body was on 24 January 1950.
• 😀 Rajendra Prasad, who was elected as the first President of India, also served as the first President of the Constituent Assembly.
• 😀 The function of the Constituent Assembly as the Provisional Parliament continued until the formation of the government after the 1951-52 general elections.

Q & A

Why was January 26, 1950, chosen as the date for enforcing the Indian Constitution?

January 26, 1950, was chosen because it was the same date when, in 1930, the Indian National Congress had declared to celebrate the first Independence Day. This date had symbolic significance, and the Constitution was enforced on this day to honor that pledge.

What is the significance of the elephant as a symbol in the Indian Constitution?

The elephant was adopted as the symbol of the Indian Constitution because the Constitution is the largest written one in the world. The elephant represents strength, stability, and wisdom, reflecting the robust nature of the Indian Constitution.

Who was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly of India?

The constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly was Benegal Narsing Rau (BN Rao). He was responsible for providing legal guidance during the drafting of the Constitution.

What was the role of the Constituent Assembly of India during its formation?

The Constituent Assembly not only drafted the Indian Constitution but also functioned as the law-making body of the country during the transition period, before the first general elections in 1951-52.

Who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly of India?

The first President of the Constituent Assembly of India was Dr. Rajendra Prasad. He also went on to become the first President of independent India.

When was the Indian national flag officially adopted?

The Indian national flag was officially adopted on July 22, 1947, by the Constituent Assembly.

What is the origin of India's national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'?

'Jana Gana Mana' was written by Rabindranath Tagore and adopted as the national anthem of India on January 24, 1950. It was first sung at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress in 1911.

What is the historical significance of 'Vande Mataram' in the context of the Indian Constitution?

'Vande Mataram,' written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, was adopted as a national song by the Constituent Assembly of India. It was first sung during the Indian National Congress session in 1896 and later became a symbol of patriotism.

How long did the drafting of the Indian Constitution take?

The drafting of the Indian Constitution took approximately 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days, with the final version coming into force on January 26, 1950.

Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution, responsible for guiding the process of drafting the document.