Question Q.1GS2GS2

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

Introduction

Government of India Act 1935 is significant + contribution on it formed the basic template on which most of the features brought. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a constitutional body under Article 338-A of the Constitution Preamble is the heart and soul of the Constitution.

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Main Body

Government of India Act 1935 is significant + contribution on it formed the basic template on which most of the features brought.

Features of Constitution from GoI Act 1935:

1Parliamentary form of government, bicameral legislature

2Role of office of governor

3Constitutional bodies like UPSC, on the similies body of federal public service commission

4Federal nature of polity, today a feature borrowed from GoI Act 1935

5Residuary powers: GoI Act 1935 --> governor general. Constitution --> center

67th Schedule having separate state, center document list

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Provisions outside GoI Act 1935:

1Emergency provisions from Germany

2Directive principles from Ireland

3Constitutional amendment, representation to rajyasabha, appointment of president and vicepresidident are outside GoI Act 1935.

4Fundamental rights, similar to objective resolutions outside GoI Act 1935.

5Ideals of liberty, equality, fraternity etc. from French revolution

GoI Act 1935, served on a template on which we have built and updated the constitution by incorporating necessary element in our the demands by our founding fathers

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a constitutional body under Article 338-A of the Constitution

[Function diagram showing]:FUNCTION --> safeguarding failed rights

--> Suo-motu take up cases related to violation of rights of tribals

--> offer recommendations to government and their implementation monitoring

--> Advocacy & awareness

Need for strengthening NCST:

1Recommendations are not binding on the government

2Can take up cases only below 1 year from date of commencement, limiting justice to victims

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3Reports submitted are not thoroughly discussed in parliament.

4Gaps in monitoring polices & giving suitable policy recommendations.

5Limited success of PGA implementation, Violations of Tribal rights despite NCST.

[MEASURES diagram showing]:MEASURES --> Human resources & capacity building. Engagement with NGOs/CSOs for grassroot reach

--> Powers & enforce penalties for protection of rights

Strengthening NCST is crucial for safeguarding rights of indigenous communities and advancing that of duty an embraced in Constitution.

Preamble is the heart and soul of the Constitution.

Preamble - reflecting ideals & aspirations of the Constitution:

1Ideals of justice: A political, economic & social?

2Spirit of Brotherhood: Promoting unity

3Secular nature of Constitution is vettected by 42nd amendment added secular, integrity, qualiet words

4People on the sourcing:

WE - THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, as in preamble

5Ability of thought, freedom & expression by indicative of progressive nature, centered around individual awarding of choice.

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Realized aspirations of preamble:

1Political justice: L Universal adult franchise, 33% reservation for women

2Ability: Act a right to life & liberty, expanded through various Court judgment eg. Gujranwala manicsypalty

3Secularism: G a large extent, peaceful even after 75 years. Loaded Soll, use for to achieve;

L Common harmony: eg: Maa Iandhries, religious fundamentalism

L economic justice

g: Oxigen Aftaa -> 1/5 Indian hold 50% wealth

4Freedom of expression

eg: Deleted shutdowns etc...

Thus, achieving ideals of constitution expressed through preamble should be preserved valentine to make India a safe, secular and peaceful country-

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Conclusion

GoI Act 1935, served on a template on which we have built and updated the constitution by incorporating necessary element in our the demands by our founding fathers Strengthening NCST is crucial for safeguarding rights of indigenous communities and advancing that of duty an embraced in Constitution. Thus, achieving ideals of constitution expressed through preamble should be preserved valentine to make India a safe, secular and peaceful country-

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Diagram

Function diagram of NCST showing: safeguarding failed rights, suo-motu take up cases related to violation of rights of tribals, offer recommendations to government and their implementation monitoring, advocacy and awareness

Clear enumeration of features borrowed from GoI Act 1935
Direct linkage to constitutional provisions like 7th Schedule
Systematic presentation of structural continuities
Identifies provisions adopted from multiple international sources (Germany, Ireland, France)
Demonstrates comparative constitutional knowledge
Concludes with overarching framework showing GoI Act 1935 as foundation
Clear identification of NCST as constitutional body with specific article reference
Systematic diagrammatic representation of NCST functions
Identifies specific weaknesses limiting NCST's effectiveness
Identifies multiple systemic weaknesses in current NCST framework
Proposes specific measures through diagrammatic representation
Connects to grassroots actors (NGOs/CSOs) for implementation
Links to constitutional duty
Clear identification of preamble as core of Constitution
Systematic enumeration of ideals reflected in preamble
References 42nd Amendment for secular nature
Provides concrete examples of realized aspirations
Connects multiple dimensions (political, economic, social)
Acknowledges both achievements and challenges
Links back to constitutional framework

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Topper

BANNA VENKATESH

AIR 152024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

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

Historical Underpinnings

Government of India Act 1935

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