GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
'The Indian Constitution is structurally rooted in colonial legacy while philosophically resonates with modernity.' Comment.
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Syllabus: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
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