Revision Series | Polity | Making of the constitution | 36

November 20, 2023

Consider the following statement regarding the composition of the Constituent Assembly:
1. The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan.
2. The temporary President of constituent assembly was Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel.
3. Out of total 389 seats of constitutional assembly 296 seats were allotted to Princely states and 93 to British India.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer – A

Consider the following statements:
1. Mahatma Gandhi and M. A Jinnah were the members of the constituent assembly.
2. The Assembly comprised representatives of all sections of Indian Society- Hindu, Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis, Anglo-Indian, Indian Christians, SC, STs including women of all these sections.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – B

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(Constituent Assembly Committee) = (Chairman)
a. Steering Committee = 1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
b. Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee = 2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
c. Union Constitution Committee = 3. J.B. Kripalani
d. Provincial Constitution Committee = 4. Jawaharlal Nehru
Codes

(A) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
(B) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
(C) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
(D) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

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Answer – A

What was the final procedure followed for adoption of the Constitution of India?
1. It was submitted to the people of India for ratification.
2. It was submitted to the Governor-General for his assent.
3. It was adopted when the interim government approved it.
4. It was adopted when it received the signature of the President and Members of the Constituent Assembly.
Select the correct option using the given code below:

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 and 4 only
(D) 4 only

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Answer – D

Consider the following statement about Objective Resolution:
1. The resolution was moved on 13 December 1946 in the Assembly.
2. It laid down the fundamental and philosophy of the constitutional structure.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – C

Consider the following statement about August Offer:
1. Along with the dominion status, it promised to form a representative Indian body after the war to frame a constitution for India.
2. The Indian National Congress rejected this offer at its meeting at Nagpur in 1940.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – A

Which of the following were a part of Cripps Proposal ?
1. Setting up of an Indian dominion.
2. The transfer of power and the rights of minorities would be safeguarded by negotiations between the Constituent Assembly and the British government.
3. This Assembly would have only elected members.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer – B

Consider the following statements:
1. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was elected as the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly.
2. On December 11, 1946 Dr Rajendra Prasad and B N Rao was elected as the President and the vice-president of the Constituent Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – A

Consider the following statement about enactment of the Constitution:
1. In the 1st reading Dr B R Ambedkar introduced the final draft of the Constitution in the Assembly on November 4, 1948.
2. In the second reading clause by clause consideration started on November 15, 1948 and ended on October 17, 1949.
3. In third reading Dr. K M Munshi moved a motion- The constitution as settled by the Assembly be passed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer – B

Consider the following statement about enforcement of the constitution:
1. All the provisions of the constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.
2. This day is referred to in the constitution as the date of its commencement and celebrated Republic Day.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – B