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How will you explain that the Government of India Act 1935 was seminal in giving shape to the Indian constitution?

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Indian Constitution has borrowed several ideas from constitution which came especially from Government of India Act 1935 and have adapted it to Indian context.

Influence of Government of India Act 1935:

1. Federal setup: Separating central and Provincial legislatures, including bicameralism

2. Provisions regarding Judiciary, especially 'Federal Court' → (Standby Court) under Article 124

3. Emergency Provisions: awareness to Governor to deal with unexpected circumstances

4. Office of Governor: to coordinate actions at the provincial level

5. The structure of Federal Public Service condition adopted as 'Union Public Service Commission' under article 315

6. Division of Power via 3 lists (central, state, concurrent) under article 245

Indian constitution mainly borrowed administrative features of other 1935 Act, however, the core ideals of it were shaped by Indian Freedom Struggle, ideas of French devolution – Liberty, Equality, Fraternity and especially 'Objective Resolution of 1946' led by J.L. Nehru ⟹ (Jowaharlal Preamble)

Indian Constitution is recognized written constitution of largest democracy in the world. It borrows all core positive and loosely suitable provisions for India.

'Beautiful Patchwork' implies adapting the borrowed concept to specialized Indian areas and socio-political context.

Borrowed conceptsUnique Indian Adaptation:

1. Parliamentary Democracy with separate Head of government & state [British Constitution] ⟹ D. Indian President as 'Elected Office' (Republic) from Hereditary Monarchical Office like King/Queen

2. Federal setup [US Constitution] ⟹ d). States not given right to secede but to have autonomy within large Indian locale

3. Emergency Provisions [German Constitution] ⟹ 3). But respect for fundamental rights via Article 32 and checks on emergency approval written consent

4. Procedure established by law [Japanese] ⟹ 4). Equal emphasis on Due Process and Principles of Natural Justice

5. Russian concept of Justice & Duties ⟹ 5). Justice as correlative to Fundamental Rights

6. Secularism from [France] ⟹ 6). Principled disunite approach drawn separation

Adaptation allowed Indian to align with global values while retaining true Indian identity

Preamble is viewed as 'Key to the making of Indian Constitution' and claims inspiration from 'Objective Resolution of 15 December 1946' of Interim Government led by J.L. Nehru.

Preamble affecting ideals and aspirations:

1. Justice: social, economic and political for equitable dealing to rectify and resource

2. Equality (also protected via Article 14): of status and opportunity, no great potential of all citizens is realized

3. Liberty: strength, expansion, belief, faith and worship ⟹ allow citizens to engage meaningfully without fear of suppression

4. Fraternity ⟹ cultivate a sense of brotherhood among citizens from various cultural backgrounds

Ideals realized

5. Liberty and freedom is still protected and even got amplified seen via digital access

(B). Determination: Hate speeches, Fake News

(C). Justice: Inde(mine) growth (legs) and agenda

(B)- High income inequality's Crefam: Top 1% holds 20% income, Multi-dimensional poverty

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Conclusion

Thus, efforts need to be made to take 'Preamble' as a totab (vision) for 'Nehdravians'

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Clear categorization of influence from Government of India Act 1935
Specific reference to articles showing constitutional adaptation
Connection between borrowed administrative features and indigenous ideals
Mentions foundational documents like Objective Resolution of 1946
Well-structured comparative table showing borrowed vs. adapted concepts
Specific reference to constitutional sources and their Indian adaptations
Demonstrates understanding of how Indian Constitution is unique while being derivative
Clear articulation of the 'beautiful patchwork' concept
Covers multiple constitutional dimensions
Clear categorization of ideals from the Preamble
Connection to Objective Resolution as source document
Attempts to evaluate realization of ideals with contemporary issues
Includes specific challenges like income inequality and radicalization

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Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Evolution and Features

Government of India Act 1935 influence

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