Notes and Study material for Exams
The Constitution of India begins with a Preamble which describes the nature of the Indian State and the objectives it is committed to secure. K.M. Munshi describes The Preamble as the political horoscope of the constitution. Thakur Dass Bhargawa says Preamble is the most precious part and the soul of the constitution. The Preamble reads: … Read more
The Muslims reformers in India launched many religious movements. Some tried to revive the religion and other tried to reform the religion. During the 19th century religion reforms movement were on the peak. Movements like Deoband Movement, Ahamadiya movement, Aligarh Movement; Wahabi Movement has influenced the masses and made them think about their religion and … Read more
Constitution of India: Foundation, characteristics Foundation of constitution Constitution is a legal document having a special legal sanctity, which sets out the framework and the principal functions of the organs of the government of a state, and declares the principles governing the operation of those organs. The Indian Constitution is based on the philosophy of … Read more
Weaving the Tapestry of Unity: A Look at National Integration in India India, a land of diverse cultures, languages, religions, and ethnicities, stands as a testament to the power of unity in diversity. The concept of national integration, the process of fostering a sense of shared identity and belonging among its diverse population, has been … Read more
Basic Structure The Basic Structure Doctrine is an Indian judicial principle that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the parliament. Key among these “basic features”, are the Fundamental Rights granted to individuals by the constitution. The doctrine thus forms the basis of a limited … Read more
The Constituent Assembly: Architect of India’s Constitution – A Critical Examination The Constituent Assembly of India, a body of elected representatives tasked with drafting the nation’s constitution, stands as a pivotal landmark in India’s history. Convened in 1946, it played a crucial role in shaping the political, social, and economic fabric of the newly independent … Read more
The Kesavananda Bharati Case: A Landmark Judgement Shaping India’s Constitution The Kesavananda Bharati case, formally known as Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru v. State of Kerala, stands as a landmark judgement in Indian constitutional history. Decided by the Supreme Court in 1973, it established the principle of basic structure doctrine, a cornerstone of India’s constitutional framework. This … Read more
Reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy, Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Jyotiba Phule, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Pandita Ramabai understood that ignorance and backwardness in the Society was responsible for hindering its progress and development. They studied the religious scriptures and criticized the prevalent religious and social practices. According to them, society should be based … Read more
Enlightenment and Industrial revolution Emergence and Background Beginning of geographical discoveries and direct sea routes opened new avenues of Trade and Commerce. It formed the bedrock of Industrial revolution as mismatch between demand and supply led to new innovative ways of enhancing production. Second factor was emergence of capitalist ideology. Profit making became the core … Read more