Chapter 01 Β· Practice MCQs
Constituent Assembly β 10 Practice MCQs
Test your knowledge with these exam-standard MCQs on the Constituent Assembly and Historical Background. Answers and explanations included.
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π 10 MCQs β Constituent Assembly & Historical Background
Question 01
Who was the first person to put forward the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India?
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Answer: C) M.N. Roy
M.N. Roy (Manabendra Nath Roy) first proposed the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India in 1934. The Indian National Congress officially adopted this demand in 1935.
M.N. Roy (Manabendra Nath Roy) first proposed the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India in 1934. The Indian National Congress officially adopted this demand in 1935.
Question 02
The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under which plan?
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Answer: C) Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
The Constituent Assembly was set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan of May 1946. The Cabinet Mission consisted of Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander.
The Constituent Assembly was set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan of May 1946. The Cabinet Mission consisted of Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander.
Question 03
Who was the Temporary (Provisional) President of the Constituent Assembly at its first meeting on December 9, 1946?
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Answer: B) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, being the eldest member of the Assembly, was elected as the Temporary (Provisional) President at the first meeting on December 9, 1946. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President on December 11, 1946.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, being the eldest member of the Assembly, was elected as the Temporary (Provisional) President at the first meeting on December 9, 1946. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President on December 11, 1946.
Question 04
The Objective Resolution was moved in the Constituent Assembly by:
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Answer: C) Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution on December 13, 1946. It was adopted unanimously on January 22, 1947. This resolution became the philosophical foundation of the Constitution and the basis for the Preamble.
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution on December 13, 1946. It was adopted unanimously on January 22, 1947. This resolution became the philosophical foundation of the Constitution and the basis for the Preamble.
Question 05
What was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly after the partition of India?
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Answer: C) 299
The original strength of the Constituent Assembly was 389 (296 from British India + 93 from Princely States). After partition, when representatives of Pakistan’s provinces left, the strength was reduced to 299.
The original strength of the Constituent Assembly was 389 (296 from British India + 93 from Princely States). After partition, when representatives of Pakistan’s provinces left, the strength was reduced to 299.
Question 06
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
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Answer: A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, constituted on August 29, 1947. He is rightly called the “Father of the Indian Constitution” for his extraordinary contribution to drafting the Constitution.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, constituted on August 29, 1947. He is rightly called the “Father of the Indian Constitution” for his extraordinary contribution to drafting the Constitution.
Question 07
The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
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Answer: C) November 26, 1949
The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949 β now celebrated as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas). It came into force on January 26, 1950 β celebrated as Republic Day.
The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949 β now celebrated as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas). It came into force on January 26, 1950 β celebrated as Republic Day.
Question 08
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to frame the Indian Constitution?
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Answer: C) 2 years, 11 months, 18 days
The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to frame the Constitution. It held 11 sessions and sat for 166 days. The cost of framing was approximately βΉ64 lakh.
The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to frame the Constitution. It held 11 sessions and sat for 166 days. The cost of framing was approximately βΉ64 lakh.
Question 09
Mahatma Gandhi described the Cripps proposals as a:
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Answer: B) “Post-dated cheque on a crashing bank”
Gandhi famously described the Cripps Mission proposals (1942) as a “post-dated cheque on a crashing bank.” The Congress rejected the proposals because they gave provinces the right to opt out of the Indian Union and gave the Viceroy overriding powers.
Gandhi famously described the Cripps Mission proposals (1942) as a “post-dated cheque on a crashing bank.” The Congress rejected the proposals because they gave provinces the right to opt out of the Indian Union and gave the Viceroy overriding powers.
Question 10
Which historian called the Indian Constitution a “social document” and “Cornerstone of a Nation”?
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Answer: C) Granville Austin
American historian Granville Austin, in his landmark book “The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation” (1966), called the Indian Constitution a “social document” aimed at transforming Indian society. He defended the Constituent Assembly as a sovereign body representing the will of the Indian people.
American historian Granville Austin, in his landmark book “The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation” (1966), called the Indian Constitution a “social document” aimed at transforming Indian society. He defended the Constituent Assembly as a sovereign body representing the will of the Indian people.