Explanation

• The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950.
• Republic Day: 26 January every year
• The Constitution was adopted earlier on 26 November 1949.
• Constituent Assembly first met: 9 December 1946

• The Constitution is the longest written national constitution in the world.
• It was drafted under the chairmanship of B. R. Ambedkar.
• Drafting time: 2 years, 11 months, 18 days
• Original Articles: 395
• Original Parts: 22
• Original Schedules: 8

Explanation

The Indian Constitution currently provides 6 Fundamental Rights to its citizens.

1. Right to Equality
2. Right to Freedom
3. Right against Exploitation
4. Right to Freedom of Religion
5. Cultural and Educational Rights
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies

Additional information:

• Originally, there were 7 Fundamental Rights.
• The Right to Property was removed as a Fundamental Right by the 44th Constitutional Amendment (1978).
• It is now a legal right under Article 300A.
• Fundamental Rights are mainly contained in Articles 12–35.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• The world’s first modern constitution was adopted in Iraq in 1925 after it became a kingdom under British mandate.
• It aimed to organize government powers, define rights, and establish a legal framework for the new nation.

Additional information:

• USA – 1787 (federal constitution)
• Japan – 1889 (Meiji Constitution)
• France – 1791 (First Republic Constitution)

Last verified on 19-03-2026

Explanation

The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world.

It has 448 Articles, 12 Schedules, and over 100 amendments.

Adopted: 26 January 1950

Additional information:

The Constitution of Monaco is the shortest written constitution with 3,814 words.

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

- Sweden changed its constitution in 1980.  

- Allowed equal succession rights for women in the monarchy.  

- Princess Victoria became the crown princess.  

- Sweden was the first to take this step.  

- Promoted gender equality in royal rule.