C1 Expression Very Formal

संवैधानिक प्रावधान

samvidhanik pravadhan

Constitutional provisions

Meaning

Specific rules or clauses laid out in a country's constitution.

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Cultural Background

The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world. Therefore, the number of 'संवैधानिक प्रावधान' is significantly higher than in other countries, leading to frequent legal debates. Lawyers in India often use high-register Hindi (Sanskritized) to sound more authoritative in lower courts, even if the proceedings are in English in higher courts. Activists often use this phrase to remind the government of its duties toward the poor and marginalized, citing 'Directive Principles' (राज्य के नीति निर्देशक तत्व). Hindi news channels like 'ABP News' or 'Zee News' use this phrase during 'Sansad' (Parliament) coverage to educate the public on complex legislative changes.

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Use in Exams

If you are writing an essay on Indian society, using this phrase instead of 'rules' will instantly boost your score.

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Spelling Alert

Don't write 'संविधानिक'. The extra 'ai' matra on 'va' is crucial for the correct adjective form.

Meaning

Specific rules or clauses laid out in a country's constitution.

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Use in Exams

If you are writing an essay on Indian society, using this phrase instead of 'rules' will instantly boost your score.

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Spelling Alert

Don't write 'संविधानिक'. The extra 'ai' matra on 'va' is crucial for the correct adjective form.

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Respect the Register

Using this phrase shows you respect the institution of the state. It's a very 'patriotic' sounding phrase.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

भारतीय संविधान में समानता के लिए विशेष __________ किए गए हैं।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: संवैधानिक प्रावधान

Since the sentence mentions the 'Indian Constitution' (भारतीय संविधान), the formal term 'संवैधानिक प्रावधान' is the most appropriate.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने संवैधानिक प्रावधानों की नई व्याख्या की है।

The phrase is used for legal clauses, which the Supreme Court interprets. You cannot 'eat' or 'own' a provision in a literal sense.

Match the Hindi term with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: संवैधानिक प्रावधान : Constitutional Provision

These are standard legal translations.

Complete the dialogue between two law students.

Student A: क्या अनुच्छेद 370 एक __________ था? Student B: हाँ, वह एक अस्थायी प्रावधान था।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: संवैधानिक प्रावधान

Article 370 was a specific clause in the constitution, making it a 'Samvaidhānik Prāvdhān'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

भारतीय संविधान में समानता के लिए विशेष __________ किए गए हैं।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: संवैधानिक प्रावधान

Since the sentence mentions the 'Indian Constitution' (भारतीय संविधान), the formal term 'संवैधानिक प्रावधान' is the most appropriate.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context? Choose B2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने संवैधानिक प्रावधानों की नई व्याख्या की है।

The phrase is used for legal clauses, which the Supreme Court interprets. You cannot 'eat' or 'own' a provision in a literal sense.

Match the Hindi term with its English equivalent. Match A2

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: संवैधानिक प्रावधान : Constitutional Provision

These are standard legal translations.

Complete the dialogue between two law students. dialogue_completion C1

Student A: क्या अनुच्छेद 370 एक __________ था? Student B: हाँ, वह एक अस्थायी प्रावधान था।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: संवैधानिक प्रावधान

Article 370 was a specific clause in the constitution, making it a 'Samvaidhānik Prāvdhān'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions

An 'Article' (अनुच्छेद) is a specific numbered item, while 'संवैधानिक प्रावधान' is the general term for the content or rule within that article.

No, that would be 'कंपनी के नियम' (Company rules). This phrase is reserved for the national constitution.

It can be both. 'प्रावधान' is singular/plural direct, 'प्रावधानों' is plural oblique.

Use 'प्रावधान के अनुसार' (prāvdhān ke anusār).

Because it uses Sanskrit vocabulary (Tatsama), which is the standard for legal Hindi to ensure precision and formality.

Related Phrases

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मौलिक अधिकार

specialized form

Fundamental Rights

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संवैधानिक संशोधन

builds on

Constitutional Amendment

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कानूनी ढांचा

similar

Legal framework

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असंवैधानिक

contrast

Unconstitutional

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