Topic 1.1 · Indian Polity · Historical Background

Regulating Act to Act of 1935

Regulating Act to Act of 1935 is studied as part of "Historical Background" (Constitutional Framework) in Indian Polity. The Constitution of India draws from the Government of India Acts, the Constituent Assembly's deliberations and several world constitutions.

In the examination context, regulating act to act of 1935 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

First Constituent Assembly: Constituted 9 December 1946
Preamble keywords: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
Constitution adopted: 26 November 1949
Constitution commenced: 26 January 1950

Key Points

First Constituent Assembly — Constituted 9 December 1946
Preamble keywords — Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
Constitution adopted — 26 November 1949
Constitution commenced — 26 January 1950

Important Names

B.R. AmbedkarRajendra PrasadB.N. Rau

Important Dates

1946	Constituent Assembly met
26 Nov 1949	Constitution adopted
26 Jan 1950	Constitution commenced

Exam-Oriented Notes

»Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee. The Constitution borrowed features from the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada and others — a standard matching question.