Question

Why Indian Constitution is written and large? Explain.

Answer 1

Written Consititution: The constitution of India was formed by the constituent assembly at a definite time and plan, therefore it is a drafted constitution. The principles of the organisation, structure and functions of judiciary etc., their relations with citizens, rights and duties of citizens have been clearly specified in it. Therefore, we have a written constitution.

Detailed or Large Constitution: Indian constitution is a written constitution which has been drafted by a constituent assembly. It is the largest in the world. It has $385$ articles, $12$ schedules and is divided into $22$ parts, whereas there are $7$ articles in the American, $147$ Articles in Canadian and $128$ Articles in the Australian Constitution. There are the following reasons of the Indian constitution being large- (1) The things related to administration have been described in detail in the Indian constitution. (2) There is a provision of federal form of government in which there are three lists of the division of powers :-

-(i) federal list (ii) state list, (iii) concurrent list; the three lists have been written in detail. (3) Inclusion of fundamental rights and directive principles in the constitution has also made it large, (4) There is a provision for protection of scheduled castes and backward classes in the constitution. This is not in any constitution in the world, (5) There is a special article on citizenship, national language, social services and judiciary. Therefore constitution has become detailed.