Class 7 Social Science Part 1 Chapter 10, The Constitution of India — An Introduction, tells the story of how India’s Constitution was framed by the Constituent Assembly, what shaped its vision, and how its Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles guide the nation.
What Class 7 Social Science Chapter 10 Covers
What Is a Constitution & How Was Ours Written? explains why every country needs a constitutional rulebook and traces the Constituent Assembly (1946–1949) chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad and the Drafting Committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, including its 15 women members.
Influences & Key Features of the Indian Constitution shows how the Freedom Movement, India’s civilisational heritage and global constitutional ideas shaped separation of powers, federalism, universal adult franchise, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy.
A Living Document & Understanding the Preamble explains how constitutional amendments keep the Constitution relevant and unpacks every key term of the Preamble: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
Exercises in Chapter 10
- Before we move on… chapter takeaways and Questions and activities for revision and map work.
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FAQ
When was the Constitution of India adopted and when did it come into effect?
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950, celebrated every year as Republic Day.
What is the difference between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties?
Fundamental Rights are constitutional guarantees that protect citizens’ freedoms and equality against state violation, while Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) are moral and civic responsibilities every citizen owes to the nation and fellow citizens.