Contents

1. Introduction 50

1.1. Definition 51

1.2. Functions of the Constitution 51

1.3. Understanding the Constitutionalism 51

1.3.1. Constitutionalism in India 52

2. Historical Underpinnings 52

2.1. Role of Developments under the British rule 52

2.2. Analysis 52

2.2.1. Developments under the Company Rule (1773-1858) 52

2.2.2. Developments under the British Crown’s Rule 54

2.2.3. Other Intermediate Developments 58

3. Evolution 59

3.1. Two Dimensions 59

3.1.1. Evolution Prior to the Adoption of the Constitution 59

3.1.2. Evolution as an Ongoing Process 61

4. Salient Features of the Constitution of India 63

5. Amendments 69

5.1. Introduction 69

5.2. Provision for Amendment 69

5.3. Types of Amendment 69

5.4. Criticism of the Amendment Procedure 71

6. Sources of the Constitution 71

7. UPSC Previous years Prelims Questions 72

8. UPSC Previous years Mains Questions 73

9. GS Mains Test Series 73

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