THE CONSTITUTION of INDIA | DD BASU | Chapter 4 | OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF OUR CONSTITUTION

THE DNA of the Indian Constitution: 13 Key Features | World's Longest Written Constitution | UPSC Polity GS-2 Welcome to this deep dive where we unpack the DNA of the Indian Constitution, exploring the outstanding and unique features that set it apart,,. This document is the blueprint for the aspirations of 1.4 billion people. This session focuses on 13 key features, crucial for understanding the foundational principles of governance for your UPSC preparation: • Explore how the Constitution is a "beautiful patchwork," intelligently adapting the best features from various global sources, rather than being a "slavish imitation",,,. • Understand the specific, deliberate reasons behind the status of the Indian Constitution as the world's longest known written constitution,,,. • Examine the unique blend of flexibility and rigidity in the amendment process, ensuring both stability and adaptability over time,,. • Learn about the reconciliation of a written constitution's supremacy with the principle of Parliamentary sovereignty,. • Delve into India's Federal System, characterized by a strong unitary bias, designed to preserve national unity,,. • Review the monumental success of the integration of over 552 Princely States into a unified nation,,. • Study the power of fundamental rights (Part III), which are guaranteed and enforceable, and how they are balanced by fundamental duties (Part IVA),,. • Discover the "bold experiment" of implementing Universal Adult Franchise without communal representation, rejecting the system that led to the partition of India,,. • Grasp the choice of the Parliamentary form of government, valuing harmony and responsibility over the stability offered by the Presidential system,,. If this deep dive into our nation's rule book has inspired you, make sure to hit that subscribe button and turn on the notification bell so you never miss a knowledge-packed session,. #UPSC #IndianPolity #UPSC2025 #GS2 #ConstitutionofIndia #DDBasu #LongestConstitution #PolityForUPSC #FundamentalRights #BasicFeatures #IAS #UPSCPreparation