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SubjectsGeneral KnowledgeStatic GKChapter 3 — Polity — Quick Facts3.1 Constitution Basics

Topic 3.1 · General Knowledge · Polity — Quick Facts

Constitution Basics

Constitution Basics is studied as part of "Polity — Quick Facts" (Static GK) in General Knowledge. Constitution basics, key articles and important amendments in one-line form.

In the examination context, constitution basics carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Constituent Assembly chairman
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Drafting Committee chairman
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
42nd Amendment
1976 — added Fundamental Duties
Preamble
Adopted 26 November 1949

Key Points

  • Constituent Assembly chairman — Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • Drafting Committee chairman — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  • 42nd Amendment — 1976 — added Fundamental Duties
  • Preamble — Adopted 26 November 1949

Important Names

Rajendra PrasadB.R. AmbedkarSardar Patel

Important Dates

197642nd Amendment
1950Constitution commenced
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »The 42nd Amendment (mini-constitution) added Fundamental Duties and the words socialist, secular, integrity.

Related topics

3.2 Key Articles & Parts3.3 Important Amendments3.4 Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
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