When did India become a sovereign democratic republic?
26th January 1950
Which landmark event preceded the establishment of Indian democracy?
Independence from British rule in 1947
What is the supreme law of India?
The Constitution of India
Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
What type of government system does India have?
Parliamentary system
How often are general elections held in India?
Every five years
What was the significance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments?
They strengthened local governance by making panchayats and municipalities more powerful and democratic.
Which movement led to significant political changes in the 1970s?
The Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi
What major economic reform occurred in India in 1991?
Liberalization, privatization, and globalization (LPG) reforms
When was the first general election held in India?
1951-1952
What is the role of the Election Commission of India?
Conducting free and fair elections
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the Right to Vote?
Article 326
What was the outcome of the Mandal Commission report?
Implementation of reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government jobs and education
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
Indira Gandhi
Which landmark Supreme Court case was important for Indian democracy and why?
Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala; it established the Basic Structure Doctrine, protecting the Constitution's fundamental features from amendments.