UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 2: Making of the Constitution (23 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 2: Making of the Constitution (23 MCQs) – 22 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  

The idea of a Constituent Assembly for India was first put forward in 1934 by:

Correct Answer: D [M.N. Roy]

Explanation:

M.N. Roy first put forward the idea.

2.  

Consider the following statements about the composition of the Constituent Assembly under the Cabinet Mission scheme:

1. Its total strength was 389.
2. Seats were allotted roughly in the ratio of one seat to every million of population.
3. The princely states' representatives were elected by their legislatures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: C [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

statements 1 and 2 are correct; princely-state representatives were nominated by the rulers.

3.  

In the elections of 1946 to the Constituent Assembly, the voting method used was:

Correct Answer: B [proportional representation by single transferable vote]

Explanation:

members of each community in the provincial assembly voted by single transferable vote.

4.  

Which party won the largest number of seats in the 1946 elections to the Constituent Assembly, and how many?

Correct Answer: B [Indian National Congress – 208]

Explanation:

the Congress won 208 seats.

5.  

Consider the following about the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly:

1. It was held on 9 December 1946.
2. The Muslim League boycotted it.
3. Dr Sachchidananda Sinha was elected the temporary President.
4. Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected President on the same day.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Only three]

Explanation:

1, 2 and 3 are correct; Rajendra Prasad was elected on 11 December 1946.

6.  

Assertion (A): The Objectives Resolution is regarded as the forerunner of the Preamble.

Reason (R): A modified version of the Objectives Resolution forms the Preamble of the Constitution.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

the Preamble is a modified version of the resolution, which is why it is called its forerunner.

7.  

After the partition, the total strength of the Constituent Assembly came down to:

Correct Answer: B [299]

Explanation:

229 from the provinces and 70 from the princely states.

8.  

Match List I (Committee) with List II (Chairman):

List I: A. Union Powers Committee B. Provincial Constitution Committee C. Rules of Procedure Committee D. Drafting Committee

List II: 1. Dr Rajendra Prasad 2. Sardar Patel 3. Jawaharlal Nehru 4. Dr B.R. Ambedkar

Correct Answer: A [A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4]

Explanation:

Nehru, Patel, Prasad, Ambedkar.

9.  

The Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee of the Constituent Assembly was chaired by:

Correct Answer: D [J.B. Kripalani]

Explanation:

J.B. Kripalani.

10.  

Which of the following were members of the Drafting Committee?

1. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar
2. Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. T.T. Krishnamachari

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 4 only]

Explanation:

Ayyangar, Ayyar and Krishnamachari were members; Nehru was not.

11.  

T.T. Krishnamachari joined the Drafting Committee in place of:

Correct Answer: C [D.P. Khaitan]

Explanation:

Krishnamachari replaced D.P. Khaitan, who died in 1948.

12.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Adoption of the Objectives Resolution
2. Setting up of the Drafting Committee
3. Introduction of the final draft by Dr Ambedkar
4. Adoption of the national flag

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D [1-4-2-3]

Explanation:

22 Jan 1947, 22 Jul 1947, 29 Aug 1947, 4 Nov 1948.

13.  

On 26 November 1949, the Constitution as adopted contained:

Correct Answer: D [a Preamble, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules]

Explanation:

Preamble, 395 Articles, 8 Schedules.

14.  

Which of the following provisions came into force on 26 November 1949 itself?

1. Citizenship
2. Elections
3. Fundamental Rights
4. Provisional Parliament

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 4 only]

Explanation:

citizenship, elections and the provisional Parliament were among the provisions in force on 26 November 1949.

15.  

Assertion (A): 26 January was chosen as the date of commencement of the Constitution.

Reason (R): On 26 January 1930, Purna Swaraj day was celebrated following the Lahore session resolution of the Congress.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

the date was chosen for its historical significance.

16.  

When the Constituent Assembly met as the legislature of the Dominion of India, it was chaired by:

Correct Answer: A [G.V. Mavalankar]

Explanation:

G.V. Mavalankar.

17.  

Consider the following functions performed by the Constituent Assembly:

1. It adopted the national flag on 22 July 1947.
2. It ratified India's membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949.
3. It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on 24 January 1950.
4. It adopted the national anthem on 26 January 1950.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Only three]

Explanation:

1, 2 and 3 are correct; the anthem was adopted on 24 January 1950.

18.  

Which one of the following Acts was repealed by Article 395 when the Constitution came into force?

Correct Answer: A [Government of India Act, 1935]

Explanation:

Article 395 repealed the Government of India Act, 1935 and the Indian Independence Act, 1947.

19.  

A student argues: "The Constituent Assembly could not have been sovereign because it was created under a British plan." Which fact best answers this argument?

Correct Answer: B [The Indian Independence Act, 1947 made the Assembly free to frame any constitution and to repeal any British law.]

Explanation:

after the 1947 Act the Assembly was legally sovereign.

20.  

The symbol (seal) adopted by the Constituent Assembly was:

Correct Answer: B [the elephant]

Explanation:

the elephant was the Assembly's symbol.

21.  
UPSC Prelims 2013

With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

Correct Answer: C [elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies]

Explanation:

members of each community in the provincial assembly elected them.

22.  
UPSC Prelims 2023

Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:

Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.

Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Correct Answer: C [Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect]

Explanation:

the Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947; 26 November 1949 is the date of adoption.

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