Framing of Indian Constitution — MCQs

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1. Who first formally proposed a constitution framed by Indians for India, in 1934?

   • M.N. Roy (correct answer)
   • Jawaharlal Nehru
   • B.R. Ambedkar
   • Rajendra Prasad

   Explanation. M.N. Roy first proposed a Constituent Assembly in 1934; the Indian National Congress officially demanded one in 1935.

2. The scheme by which the Constituent Assembly was actually elected and constituted came from:

   • The Cripps Mission, 1942
   • The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 (correct answer)
   • The August Offer, 1940
   • The Simon Commission Report

   Explanation. The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 provided that members from the provinces were chosen indirectly by the provincial legislative assemblies, and that the Indian States sent their own representatives.

3. The Constituent Assembly's original strength was 389 members. After Partition, this was reduced to:

   • 229 members
   • 299 members (correct answer)
   • 350 members
   • 93 members

   Explanation. The Assembly was meant to have 389 members: 296 from British India and 93 from the Indian States. After the division of the country in August 1947, the strength became 299.

4. Who was elected the Constituent Assembly's permanent President, on 11 December 1946?

   • Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
   • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
   • Dr. Rajendra Prasad (correct answer)
   • Sir B.N. Rau

   Explanation. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha chaired only the first sitting as provisional chairman; Dr. Rajendra Prasad became permanent President on 11 December 1946.

5. The Objectives Resolution was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December 1946 and adopted on:

   • 26 January 1950
   • 9 December 1946
   • 22 January 1947 (correct answer)
   • 26 November 1949

   Explanation. The Objectives Resolution was adopted on 22 January 1947, and its language went on to shape the Preamble almost word for word.

6. Who served as the Constituent Assembly's Constitutional Advisor, preparing the initial draft?

   • Sir B.N. Rau (correct answer)
   • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
   • N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar
   • Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar

   Explanation. Sir B.N. Rau prepared the initial draft that the Drafting Committee would later work from.

7. Which committee's work is described as the most important for the Constitution's actual text?

   • The Union Powers Committee
   • The Provincial Constitution Committee
   • The Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (correct answer)
   • The Union Constitution Committee

   Explanation. The Drafting Committee, set up on 29 August 1947 with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as Chairman, revised the draft prepared by the Constitutional Adviser and produced the Draft Constitution.

8. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949. It held its last session on:

   • 24 January 1950 (correct answer)
   • 26 January 1950
   • 26 November 1949
   • 9 December 1946

   Explanation. The Assembly first met on 9 December 1946, adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949, and held its last session on 24 January 1950.