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Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 1

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The Constitution of India is a document adapted to Indian conditions and environment.
Statement-II:
Jawaharlal Nehru emphasized the importance of establishing a government system acceptable to the people.

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

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 1

Statement-I correctly highlights that the Indian Constitution was tailored to suit Indian conditions. Statement-II explains the rationale behind this adaptation by mentioning Jawaharlal Nehru's emphasis on establishing a government system that aligns with the temperament of the Indian people. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 2

Which of the following committee was not a Major Committee under the Constituent Assembly?
1. Committee on the Functions of the Constituent Assembly
2. Ad-hoc Committee on Citizenship
3. Committee for Negotiating with States
4. Committee for North-East Frontier Tribal Areas
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 2

The Major Committees under the Constituent Assembly were:

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Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 3

What was the total number of members in the Constituent Assembly, including representatives of the Indian States?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 3

The Constituent Assembly had a total of 389 members, including 93 representatives of the Indian States. This inclusive composition aimed to ensure diverse perspectives and inputs in the constitution-making process from different regions and political entities within India.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 4

Consider the following provisions of the Constitution of India:
1. Citizenship
2. Electoral Process in India
3. Fundamental Duties
4. Fundamental Rights
5. Formation of States and Union Territories
Which of the above provisions came into existence on November 26, 1949?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 4

On November 261949, the final version of the Constitution received the signature of the president of the assembly and was declared as passed. The provisions relating to citizenship, elections, provisional parliament, temporary and transitional provisions were given immediate effect from November 261949.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 5

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian Constitution?
1. The original constitution of India was handwritten by Prem Behari Narain Raizada.
2. It was written in a flowing italic style.
3. The calligraphy of the Hindi version of the original constitution was done by Vasant Krishan Vaidya.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 5
  • S.N. Mukherjee was the chief draftsman of the constitution in the Constituent Assembly.
  • Prem Behari Narain Raizada was the calligrapher of the Indian Constitution. He had handwritten the original text of the constitution in a flowing italic style.
  • It was beautified and decorated by artists from Shanti Niketan including Nand Lal Bose and Beohar Ram manohar Sinha.
  • The calligraphy of the Hindi version of the original constitution was done by Vasant Krishan Vaidya and decorated and illuminated by Nand Lal Bose.
Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 6

Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly of India:

1. The Constituent Assembly first convened on December 9, 1946, under the chairmanship of Dr. Sachidanand Sinha.

2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent Chairman of the Constituent Assembly on December 11, 1946.

3. The Muslim League actively participated in the proceedings of the Constituent Assembly from the beginning.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 6

- Statement 1 is correct. The Constituent Assembly first met on December 9, 1946, and the meeting was chaired by Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, the eldest member of the Assembly.

- Statement 2 is correct. On December 11, 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent Chairman of the Constituent Assembly.

- Statement 3 is incorrect. The Muslim League boycotted the Constituent Assembly, thus did not participate in its proceedings from the beginning.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: 1 and 2 Only.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 7

Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution of India adopted on November 26, 1949:
1. The preamble was not the part of the original draft of the Indian Constitution and was inserted by the 1st Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. It had 395 articles,  and 8 schedules.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 7

The Constitution as adopted on November 26, 1949, contained a Preamble, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules. The Preamble was enacted after the entire Constitution was Enacted.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 8

The 'Objective Resolution' was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22nd January 1947. Consider the following provisions of the Resolution:
1. Adequate safeguards shall be provided for minorities, backward and tribal areas, and depressed and other backward classes.
2. All power and authority of Sovereign Independent India, its constituent parts and organs of government, are derived from the head of states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 8

On December 13, 1946, Jawahar Lal Nehru moved the ‘Objective Resolution’ in the Constituent Assembly which was unanimously adopted by the assembly on January 22, 1947. The important provisions of the Resolution were:

  • This Constituent Assembly declares it's firm and solemn resolve to proclaim India as the Independent Sovereign Republic and to draw up for her future governance a Constitution.
  • Wherein the territories comprising present times British India, the territories that now form the Indian State and such other parts of India as are outside India and the States as well as other territories as are willing to be constituted into independent sovereign India, shall be a Union of them all
  • Wherein the said territories, whether with their present boundaries or with such others as may be determined by the Constituent Assembly and thereafter according to the law of the Constitution, shall possess and retain with the residuary powers and exercise all powers and functions of the Government and administration implied in the Union or resulting there from
  • Wherein all power and authority of Sovereign Independent India, its constituent parts and organs of Government are derived from the people
  • Wherein shall be guaranteed and secured to all the people of India justice, social, economic and political; equality of status of opportunity, and before the law; freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action, subject to the law and public morality
  • Wherein adequate safeguards shall be provided for minorities, backward and tribal areas and depressed and other backward classes
  • Whereby shall be maintained the integrity of the territory of the Republic and its sovereign rights on land, sea and air according to justice and the law of civilized nations
  • This ancient land attains its rightful and honoured place in the world and makes its full and willing contribution to the promotion of world peace and the welfare of mankind.
Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 9

Consider the following statements:
1. January 26 was specifically chosen as the ‘date of commencement’ of the Constitution because on this day in 1930 that Poorna Swaraj day was celebrated.
2. With the commencement of the Constitution, the Indian Independence Act of 1947 and the Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act (1949) was repealed.
Which of the following statements above is/are not correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 9

Statement 1 is correct. January 26 was chosen as the 'date of commencement' of the Constitution because it was on this day in 1930 that Poorna Swaraj day (complete independence) was celebrated. This day held great significance in the Indian nationalist movement.

Statement 2 is incorrect. With the commencement of the Constitution, the Indian Independence Act of 1947 was not repealed. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was the legislation that granted independence to India and created the dominions of India and Pakistan. The Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act (1949) was also not repealed with the commencement of the Constitution. This act abolished the jurisdiction of the Privy Council as the highest court of appeal for India.

Therefore, only statement 2 is incorrect.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 10

Consider the following pairs of Committees under the Constituent Assembly and their Chairman:
1. States Committee (Committee for Negotiating with States) - Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Provincial Constitution Committee - Sardar Patel
3. Drafting Committee - Dr B.R. Ambedkar
4. Special Committee to Examine the Draft Constitution- Dr Rajendra Prasad
Which of the above pairs are matched correctly?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 10

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 11

The constituent assembly was constituted under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. Regarding the plan consider the following statements:
1. Allocation of seats for each province and princely state to be in proportion to their respective population
2. Representatives to be elected through proportional representation using a single transferable vote.
3. The representatives of the princely state were to be nominated by the heads of princely states.
4. Out of 296 seats allotted to British India, 292 members were to be drawn from the governor’s provinces and 4 from the chief commissioners’ provinces.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 11

1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Cabinet Mission Plan was formulated in 1946 to outline the framework for the drafting of the Indian Constitution. The plan led to the creation of the Constituent Assembly, which was responsible for drafting the Constitution. The following statements about the plan are correct:

1. Allocation of seats for each province and princely state to be in proportion to their respective population - This was done to ensure that every region had fair representation in the Constituent Assembly.

2. Representatives to be elected through proportional representation using a single transferable vote - This method of election was chosen to ensure that minority groups would also have a voice in the drafting of the Constitution.

3. The representatives of the princely state were to be nominated by the heads of princely states - The princely states were not directly represented in the Assembly, but their representatives were nominated by the heads of the states to participate in the drafting process.

4. Out of 296 seats allotted to British India, 292 members were to be drawn from the governor’s provinces and 4 from the chief commissioners’ provinces - This allocation ensured that both the provinces directly governed by the British and those with more autonomy had representation in the Constituent Assembly.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 12

Arrange the following events in their correct chronological order:
1. Ratification of India’s membership of the Commonwealth
2. Adoption of National Flag
3. Adoption of National Anthem
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 12

Other Functions performed by the Assembly:

  • Ratified India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949
  • Adopted National Flag of India on July 22, 1947
  • Adopted National Anthem on January 24, 1950
  • Elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950

so correct order will be 2-1-3

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 13

As a member of the constituent Assembly, Sardar Patel did not lead which of the following committees?

1. Committee on Tribal and Excluded Areas

2. Committee on Minority Affairs

3. Committee on Fundamental Rights

4. Committee on Devolution of Power to the Union

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 13

Key Points

  • As a member of the constituent Assembly, Sardar Patel did not lead Committee on Devolution of Power to the Union.
  • The Constituent Assembly which was constituted in November 1946 comprised several Committees. 
  • The Drafting Committee headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was entrusted with the drafting of the Indian Constitution. 
  • The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, and Tribal and Excluded areas was headed by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.
  • Union Constitution Committee was headed by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru.
  • Order of Business Committee was headed by K.M Munshi.
  • Hence, option 3 is correct.
Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the drafting and commencement of the Indian Constitution:

1. The Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly was set up on August 29, 1947.

2. The Constitution of India came into full effect on 26 November 1949.

3. The original Constitution of India contained 395 Articles and eight Schedules.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 14

- Statement 1 is correct. The Drafting Committee was set up by the Constituent Assembly on August 29, 1947.

- Statement 2 is incorrect. The Constitution was signed on 26 November 1949 but came into full effect on 26 January 1950.

- Statement 3 is correct. The original Constitution of India indeed contained 395 Articles and eight Schedules.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: 1 and 3 Only.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 15

Consider the following statements:
1. Constituent Assembly adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947.
2. Constituent Assembly adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950.
3. Constituent Assembly elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 15

Explanation:

1. The Constituent Assembly adopted the national flag of India on July 22, 1947. The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of saffron, white, and green, with the Ashoka Chakra (24-spoke wheel) in the center.

2. The Constituent Assembly adopted the national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," written by Rabindranath Tagore, on January 24, 1950.

3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950. He took the oath of office on 26 January 1950.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 16

Consider the following statements about the objectives laid down by the Constituent Assembly:

1. India was to be an independent sovereign republic including both British India and the princely states.

2. All authority and powers of the States were to be derived from the people, guaranteeing them freedom of economic and political justice, equality of status, and equality before the law.

3. Only the princely states were to be granted full autonomy and residuary powers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 16

- Statement 1 is correct. The objective was to make India an independent sovereign republic, including both British India and the princely states.

- Statement 2 is correct. The Constituent Assembly aimed to derive all authority and powers from the people, ensuring them freedom of economic and political justice, equality of status, and equality before the law.

- Statement 3 is incorrect. The autonomy and residuary powers were to be granted to each unit, not just the princely states.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: 1 and 2 Only.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 17

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
From Canada, India has adopted the scheme of the federation.
Statement-II:
From Ireland, India has adopted the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy.

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

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 17

 

  • Statement-I is correct: India adopted the federal system with a strong central authority from Canada.

  • Statement-II is correct: India adopted the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy from Ireland. These principles are guidelines to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies.
    The correct answer is option b.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 18

Consider the following pairs:

1. Written Constitution - British Constitution

2. Federal System - American Constitution

3. Lok Sabha and House of Commons similarity - British Constitution

4. Supreme Court - American Constitution

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 18

1. The Indian Constitution being a written one is inspired by the American Constitution, not the British Constitution, making this pair incorrectly matched.

2. The Federal System of Government in India is influenced by the American Constitution, making this pair correctly matched.

3. The Lok Sabha and House of Commons similarity is based on the British Constitution, making this pair correctly matched.

4. The concept of a Supreme Court in India is inspired by the American Constitution, making this pair correctly matched.

Therefore, the correctly matched pairs are pairs 2, 3, and 4.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 19

Consider the following statements:
1. Prem Behari Narain Raizada was the calligrapher of the Indian Constitution.
2. The calligraphy of the Hindi version of the original constitution was done by Beohar Rammanohar Sinha.
3. Nand Lal Bose illuminated, beautified and ornamented the original Preamble.
Which of the statement given above is/are not correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 19

Statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 and 3 needs to be corrected.

Statement 1 is correct. Prem Behari Narain Raizada was the calligrapher of the original Indian Constitution, which was adopted on November 26, 1949. Raizada was a renowned calligrapher, and his work on the Constitution is considered a masterpiece of calligraphy.

Statement 3 needs to be corrected. The Preamble and other pages of the original constitution were designed and painted by Beohar Rammanohar Sinha.

However, statement 2 needs to be corrected. The calligraphy of the Hindi version of the original constitution was not done by Beohar Rammanohar Sinha. It was actually done by another renowned calligrapher, Vasant Krishnan Vaidya. Sinha was a prominent artist and sculptor who had contributed to the design of the emblem of the Government of India, but he was not involved in the calligraphy of the Constitution.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 20

The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. What was/were the salient features of the assembly?
1. The assembly had representation from both British India and princely states.
2. The system of proportional representation was adopted.
3. There was no communal representation in the assembly.
4. The Assembly included important ministers of the British Cabinet as ex -officio members.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 20

The Cabinet Mission Plan provisioned for the following scheme for setting up the Constituent Assembly of India:

  • The total strength of the Constituent Assembly was 389. Of these, 296 seats were allotted to British India and 93 seats to the Princely States. Out of 296 seats allotted to British India, 292 members were drawn from the eleven governors’ provinces and 4 from the four chief commissioners’ provinces and one from each.
  • Each province and princely state were to be allotted seats in proportion to their respective population. Roughly one seat was to be allotted for every million population.
  • Seats allocated to each British province were to be divided among Muslims, Sikhs and General (others), in proportion to their population.
  • The representatives of each community were to be elected by members of that community in the provincial legislative assembly and voting was to be by the method of proportional representation using a single transferable vote.
  • The representatives of the princely states were to be nominated by the heads of the p rincely states. 
Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 21

Consider the following pairs:

1. Office of the President of India - British Constitution

2. Fundamental Rights - American Constitution

3. Bicameral Parliament - American Constitution

4. Cabinet System of Government - British Constitution

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 21

1. The Office of the President of India is based upon the British Queen, making this pair correctly matched.

2. Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the American Constitution, making this pair correctly matched.

3. Bicameral Parliament in India is influenced by the British Constitution, not the American Constitution, making this pair incorrectly matched.

4. The Cabinet System of Government in India is based upon the British system, making this pair correctly matched.

Therefore, the correctly matched pairs are pairs 1,2 and 4

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 22

How were the seats in each province distributed among the main communities for representation in the Constituent Assembly?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 22

The seats in each province were distributed among the three main communities, Muslim, Sikh, and General, in proportion to their respective population. This proportional representation strategy aimed to ensure fair and equitable representation of different communities in the Constituent Assembly during the constitution-making process.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 23

Consider the following pairs:

1. President of India - American Constitution

2. Privileges of Members of Parliament - British Constitution

3. States in India - American Constitution

4. Rajya Sabha representing States - British Constitution

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 23

1. The President of India is inspired by the British Queen, not directly from the American Constitution, making this pair incorrectly matched.

2. The Privileges of Members of Parliament in India are based on those in the British Constitution, making this pair correctly matched.

3. The concept of States in India is inspired by the American Constitution, making this pair correctly matched.

4. The Rajya Sabha representing States is inspired by the American Senate, not the British Constitution, making this pair incorrectly matched.

Therefore, the correctly matched pairs are pairs 2 and 3.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 24

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
India is known as a "Union of States," inspired by the Constitution of Canada.
Statement-II:
The Directive Principles of State Policy in India are borrowed from the Constitution of USA.

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

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 24

Statement-I accurately states that India is known as a "Union of States," a concept borrowed from the Constitution of Canada. However, Statement-II is incorrect as the Directive Principles of State Policy in India were not borrowed from the Constitution of USA, but rather from the Constitution of Ireland . Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 25

Arrange the following countries based on the time taken by the framers of the Constitution of those countries.
1. America
2. Australia
3. Canada
4. South Africa
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 1 - Question 25

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