The Making of the Indian Constitution
The Indian Constitution was framed by the Constituent Assembly. It took nearly three years and came into force on 26 January 1950.
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The Indian Constitution was framed by the Constituent Assembly. It took nearly three years and came into force on 26 January 1950.
The Anti-Defection Law was added by the 52nd Amendment in 1985. It is given in the Tenth Schedule and disqualifies members who defect.
Reservation provides seats and posts to SCs, STs, OBCs and EWS in education, jobs and legislatures to ensure social justice and equality.
NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission in 2015. It works as a policy think tank to promote cooperative federalism and development.
Constitutional bodies are created directly by the Constitution. Examples include the Election Commission, UPSC, CAG and Finance Commission.
India's rivers are divided into Himalayan and Peninsular systems. Knowing major rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Godavari with their tributaries is vital for exams.
The Himalayas are the youngest and highest fold mountains. They run along India's northern border and are divided into three main ranges.
India has many freshwater and saltwater lakes formed by glaciers, rivers and tectonic action. Knowing their locations and types is useful for exams.
India has many soil types like alluvial, black, red and laterite. Each soil has its own colour, region and crops it supports.