Indian Polity – General Studies

The President of India is both the country’s head of state and its first citizen. There shall be a President of India, according to “Article 52” of the Indian Constitution.

The Prime Minister of India is the head of the Indian government. According to Article 75, the President appoints the Prime Minister.

Fundamental Rights are the fundamental human rights of all citizens. These rights, as defined in Part III of the Constitution, are guaranteed to all people without distinction.

The Fundamental Duties are an essential part of the Indian Constitution. Some of the highest ideals preached by our great saints, philosophers, social reformers, and political leaders are embodied in the duties prescribed.

The President can overrule many emergency provisions of the Constitution, which guarantees Fundamental Rights to Indian citizens, with the advice of the cabinet of ministers.

A parliamentary system is a type of government in which the executive holds power with the support of the legislature.

A preamble is an introductory and expressive statement in a document that explains the purpose and underlying philosophy of the document.  

Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and a state to which he or she owes loyalty and is thus legally protected.

After researching all prior constitutions, the Indian Constitution, which is widely regarded as one of the most admired in the world, was adopted.

For the first time, the Indian National Congress (INC) officially called for a constituent assembly to draft a constitution for India in 1935.