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SubjectsIndian PolityConstitutional FrameworkChapter 1 — Historical Background1.5 Sources of the Constitution

Topic 1.5 · Indian Polity · Historical Background

Sources of the Constitution

Sources of the Constitution 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, sources of the constitution 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

Rajendra PrasadB.N. RauB.R. Ambedkar

Important Dates

26 Nov 1949Constitution adopted
26 Jan 1950Constitution commenced
1946Constituent Assembly met
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee. The Constitution borrowed features from the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada and others — a standard matching question.

Related topics

1.1 Regulating Act to Act of 19351.2 Constituent Assembly & Drafting Committee1.3 Salient Features of the Constitution1.4 Preamble of the Constitution
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