A. The Portuguese in India-1498: Spectrum Modern History 1. Quest for and Discovery of a Sea Route to India In 1453, Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks Red Sea trade route was a state monopoly from which Islamic rulers earned tremendous revenues. Land routes to India were also controlled by the Arabs. Fifteenth-century-spirit of …
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CHAPTER 5 – “UNION AND IT’S TERRITORY“ Articles 1 to 4 • Part 1 of the Constitution • “Union and its Territory” Article 1 • Name and Territory of the union • India, that is, Bharat is a union of states • States are dividing only for administrative convenience …
CHAPTER 4 – “PREAMBLE OF THE CONSTITUTION“ The preamble of the Constitution What is Preamble? • An Introduction/Preface to the constitution. • Holds the essence of the Constitution. Our Preamble • Based on the objectives Resolution • Reveals that the constitution derives its authority from the People of India ( It starts from we …
CHAPTER 3 – “SALIENT FEATURES OF THE CONSTITUTION“ FEATURES OF THE CONSTITUTION 1. Lengthiest written Constitution Till 2016 it has a preamble, 46s Articles, 25 Parts & 12 Schedules Why is it so lengthy? • It’s for a very vastness and diverse country. • Single constitution for the whole country (except J & K) • …
CHAPTER 2 – “MAKING OF THE CONSTITUTION” DEMAND FOR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY • In 1934 – MN Roy – 1st time put the Idea of Constituent Assembly. • In 1935 – INC – demanded a CA to frame the const. of India. • In 1938 – J.L Nehru on the behalf of INC declare. • Finally, …