Introduction
The Constitution of India is not just a legal document — it is the backbone of the world’s largest democracy. Written with extraordinary detail and vision, it defines citizens’ rights, government powers, and the principles that guide the nation. Many of its features are unique and surprising.
Here are 100 Indian Constitution Facts You Didn’t Know in question–answer format with short explanations.
100 Indian Constitution Facts You Didn’t Know
Question 1
Is the Indian Constitution the longest written constitution in the world?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: It originally had 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.
Question 2
Was it handwritten instead of printed?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: The original copies were calligraphed in both Hindi and English.
Question 3
Did the Constitution take almost 3 years to complete?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Drafting lasted 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days.
Question 4
Is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar known as the Father of the Constitution?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: He chaired the Drafting Committee.
Question 5
Was the Constitution adopted on 26 November 1949?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: But it came into effect on 26 January 1950.
Question 6
Does India celebrate Constitution Day?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Observed every 26 November.
Question 7
Did India borrow ideas from many countries’ constitutions?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Features came from USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, etc.
Question 8
Is the Preamble the soul of the Constitution?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: It states core values and goals.
Question 9
Does the Constitution guarantee Fundamental Rights?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Articles 12–35 protect citizens’ freedoms.
Question 10
Can Fundamental Rights be suspended during Emergency?
Answer: Partially
Explanation: Some rights can be restricted.
Question 11
Are there Fundamental Duties too?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Added by 42nd Amendment in 1976.
Question 12
Is the Right to Education a Fundamental Right?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Added under Article 21A.
Question 13
Is India a federal country with unitary features?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Power divided but strong central government.
Question 14
Is the Constitution flexible and rigid both?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Some parts easy, some hard to amend.
Question 15
Does Parliament amend the Constitution?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Through Constitutional Amendments.
Question 16
Is the Constitution kept safely in helium-filled cases?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: The original copies are preserved in special helium containers in Parliament Library.
Question 17
Did artists decorate each page of the Constitution?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Shantiniketan artists illustrated it with Indian cultural motifs.
Question 18
Does India have a single citizenship system?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Unlike USA, India provides only one citizenship.
Question 19
Is the President the constitutional head of India?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Real executive power lies with the Council of Ministers.
Question 20
Does the Constitution allow Emergency provisions?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: National, State and Financial emergencies exist.
Question 21
Was the voting age earlier 21 years?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Reduced to 18 years by the 61st Amendment (1988).
Question 22
Does the Constitution provide reservation for weaker sections?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Social justice provisions for SC, ST and OBC groups.
Question 23
Is the Supreme Court the guardian of the Constitution?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: It can strike down unconstitutional laws.
Question 24
Does India follow parliamentary democracy?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Government is accountable to Parliament.
Question 25
Are Directive Principles legally enforceable?
Answer: No
Explanation: They guide the government but courts cannot enforce them.
Question 26
Can a citizen move court directly for Fundamental Rights?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Under Article 32 — Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Question 27
Is Hindi the national language of India?
Answer: No
Explanation: India has no national language; Hindi is official language.
Question 28
Does the Constitution mention secularism?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Added explicitly by the 42nd Amendment.
Question 29
Is India described as a “Union of States”?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: States cannot secede from the Union.
Question 30
Can Parliament change state boundaries?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Under Article 3.
Question 31
Is there a provision for local self-government?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Panchayati Raj added by 73rd Amendment.
Question 32
Is the Constitution supreme over Parliament?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Parliament cannot violate constitutional provisions.
Question 33
Do citizens have freedom of speech?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Guaranteed under Article 19.
Question 34
Can freedom of speech be restricted?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Reasonable restrictions allowed for security and order.
Question 35
Does India have an independent judiciary?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Separation from executive authority.
Question 36
Are governors appointed by the President?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: They act as state constitutional heads.
Question 37
Is there a provision for impeachment of President?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Parliament can remove for constitutional violation.
Question 38
Does the Constitution allow amendment of the Preamble?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Confirmed by Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati case.
Question 39
Is “Basic Structure Doctrine” part of Constitution?
Answer: Judicial principle
Explanation: Parliament cannot alter core structure.
Question 40
Are elections supervised by Election Commission?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Independent constitutional body.
Question 41
Is Right to Property a Fundamental Right today?
Answer: No
Explanation: Now a legal right after 44th Amendment.
Question 42
Does India have bicameral legislature at centre?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Question 43
Can Rajya Sabha never be dissolved?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Permanent house.
Question 44
Is Lok Sabha directly elected by people?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Represents citizens.
Question 45
Does the Constitution allow President’s Rule?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Under Article 356.
Question 46
Are Fundamental Duties legally punishable?
Answer: Mostly No
Explanation: Moral obligations, not enforceable.
Question 47
Does India have uniform civil code?
Answer: Not yet
Explanation: Directive Principle goal.
Question 48
Can courts review constitutional amendments?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Under basic structure doctrine.
Question 49
Does Constitution provide for CAG?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Audits government finances.
Question 50
Is India a republic?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Head of state is elected.
Question 51
Does Constitution allow cooperative societies rights?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Added by 97th Amendment.
Question 52
Is Supreme Court advisory to President?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Under Article 143.
Question 53
Can High Courts issue writs?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Under Article 226.
Question 54
Is Parliament sovereign like UK?
Answer: No
Explanation: Constitution is supreme.
Question 55
Does Constitution protect minorities?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Cultural and educational rights.
Question 56
Are emergency powers inspired by Germany?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Borrowed from Weimar Constitution.
Question 57
Is Finance Commission constitutional body?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Distributes tax revenue.
Question 58
Can President veto bills?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Suspensive and pocket veto.
Question 59
Does Constitution allow judicial review?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Courts examine legality of laws.
Question 60
Is India quasi-federal?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Strong centre with federal features.
Question 61
Can Constitution suspend state government?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: During President’s Rule.
Question 62
Is Right to Privacy Fundamental Right?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Declared by Supreme Court in 2017.
Question 63
Does Constitution allow cooperative federalism?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Shared governance concept.
Question 64
Is Parliament part of amendment process always?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Every amendment passes through Parliament.
Question 65
Do some amendments need state approval?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Federal provisions require ratification.
Question 66
Does Constitution define citizenship rules?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Articles 5–11.
Question 67
Can a foreigner become President?
Answer: No
Explanation: Must be Indian citizen.
Question 68
Does Constitution guarantee equality before law?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Article 14.
Question 69
Is untouchability abolished?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Article 17.
Question 70
Is education promoted as welfare goal?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Directive Principles.
Question 71
Can Parliament create All India Services?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: For administrative unity.
Question 72
Is Attorney General constitutional post?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Chief legal advisor.
Question 73
Does Constitution mention emergency financial control?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Financial Emergency provision.
Question 74
Is there anti-defection law?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: 52nd Amendment.
Question 75
Are cooperative elections supervised?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Democratic governance.
Question 76
Does Constitution allow freedom of religion?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Articles 25–28.
Question 77
Can courts punish contempt?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Maintain authority.
Question 78
Is national integration a constitutional goal?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Unity and integrity in Preamble.
Question 79
Does Constitution protect environment?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Added via amendments and duties.
Question 80
Is there provision for official languages?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Hindi and English usage.
Question 81
Does Constitution allow special status for regions?
Answer: Yes (historically)
Explanation: Article 370 earlier provided autonomy.
Question 82
Is voting a constitutional right?
Answer: Legal right
Explanation: Provided by law, not fundamental right.
Question 83
Does Constitution allow reservation in education?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Social justice policy.
Question 84
Can Parliament extend its term during emergency?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Temporary extension allowed.
Question 85
Is there provision for joint sitting?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: To resolve legislative deadlock.
Question 86
Is Comptroller & Auditor independent?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Protected tenure.
Question 87
Does Constitution provide special courts?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: For specific cases.
Question 88
Is free legal aid a constitutional goal?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Directive Principle.
Question 89
Can Supreme Court transfer cases between states?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: For justice convenience.
Question 90
Is national emergency ever declared in India?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Declared in 1962, 1971, 1975.
Question 91
Does Constitution protect press freedom?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Under freedom of speech.
Question 92
Can states have Legislative Councils?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Optional upper house.
Question 93
Is oath of office constitutional requirement?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Mandatory before duties.
Question 94
Does Constitution allow cooperative societies autonomy?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Protected by amendment.
Question 95
Is impeachment applicable to judges?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: For misconduct.
Question 96
Does Constitution allow tribunals?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Administrative justice system.
Question 97
Is Right against exploitation included?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Articles 23–24.
Question 98
Does Constitution promote international peace?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Directive Principle objective.
Question 99
Is amendment limit defined by courts?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Basic structure doctrine.
Question 100
Is the Constitution a living document?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: It evolves through amendments and interpretations.
Conclusion
These 100 Indian Constitution Facts You Didn’t Know show how deeply planned and visionary the document is. It balances rights, duties, democracy, and governance — adapting over time while protecting the core values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.