1. The Constitution of India is a written document. It is the second lengthiest and the most comprehensive of all the written Constitution of the world.

2. The Constitution, as originally adopted, had 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 9 Schedules.

3. The Indian Constitution is partly rigid and partly flexible.

4. The Constitution declares India as a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic.

5. The Constitution established the Parliamentary form of Government both at the Centre and the States.

6. The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country.

7. The Constitution has established India as a Socialist and Secular country.

8. The Constitution provides for single citizenship in India.

9. The Constitution declares certain fundamental rights of the individual.

10. The Constitution introduces the principle of Universal Adult Franchise.