Cabinet Mission Plan
A plan headed by the Cabinet Mission to India, aimed at discussing the transfer of power and constitutional arrangements, though specific details are not provided in the source content.
Constituent Assembly
A body set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan in 1946 to draft the Constitution of India. It first met on December 9, 1946, and was responsible for framing the fundamental laws of the nation.
Objectives Resolution
A resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru, which laid the foundation for the principles of the Constitution. It emphasized the establishment of a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic and formed the basis for the chapter on Fundamental Rights.
Drafting Committee
A committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, known as the Father of the Indian Constitution, responsible for preparing the draft of the Constitution. Dr. Ambedkar was the Chairman of this committee.
Preamble of the Constitution
The introductory statement of the Constitution, which declares the fundamental aims and guiding principles of the nation. It was adopted along with the Constitution on November 26, 1949.
1. What is a primary cause that triggers the activation of emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution?
2. What is a key feature of the Supreme Court's role in the Indian judicial system?
3. How does the Basic Structure Doctrine differ from the general amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution?
Constitution development — first meeting?
December 9, 1946
Objectives Resolution — moved by?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Drafting Committee — chair?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Constitution adopted?
November 26, 1949
Constitution came into effect?
January 26, 1950
Main influence on Constitution?
Government of India Act, 1935
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