Laxmikanth Test: Making of the Constitution- 2 - UPSC MCQ

• Statement-I accurately reflects the impact of the Muslim League's withdrawal on the total strength of the Constituent Assembly.
• Statement-II correctly details the reduced numbers in Indian provinces and princely states resulting from the withdrawal.
• Statement-II provides additional context and clarification for Statement-I by specifying the division of the reduced numbers between Indian provinces and princely states.

Hence, Option A is the correct answer as both statements are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I.

M.N. Roy was the first person to put forward the idea of the Constituent Assembly in 1934. This marked a significant step towards the eventual framing of the Constitution of India. Roy's early advocacy for a Constituent Assembly laid the groundwork for the constitutional development process that followed in subsequent years.

Correct Answer- OptionC

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Correctly matched. He was the first President of India.
• G.V. Mavlankar: Incorrectly matched. He was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, not the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
• Syed Mohammad Saadullah: Correctly matched. He was indeed a member of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.
• N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar: Correctly matched. He was a member of the Drafting Committee.

Statement 1 is correct. The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946, with 211 members attending.

Statement 2 is also correct. The Muslim League boycotted the first meeting and demanded a separate state of Pakistan.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was not elected as the interim President of the Assembly; Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B.

Statement-I accurately acknowledges the crucial role played by the Congress Experts Committee in shaping India's constitution. Statement-II indicates the specific contributions of the committee, including providing general suggestions on various key aspects of the constitutional framework. Statement-II provides more details supporting the importance of the committee, explaining Statement-I effectively. Thus, Option A is the correct choice.

• Adoption of the National Flag: Correctly matched. The National Flag was adopted on July 22, 1947.
• Adoption of the National Anthem: Correctly matched. "Jana Gana Mana" was officially adopted as the National Anthem on January 24, 1950.
• Adoption of the Constitution: Incorrectly matched. The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad as First President: Correctly matched. He was elected on January 24, 1950.

Thus, three pairs are correctly matched.

1.) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Chairman of the Drafting Committee :Correct.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was indeed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.

2.) T.T. Krishnamachari - Member of the Drafting Committee: Correct.
T.T. Krishnamachari was a member of the Drafting Committee, replacing D.P Khaitan

3.) Dr. K.M. Munshi - Member of both Constituent Assembly and Drafting Committee: Correct.
Dr. K.M. Munshi was not only a member of the Constituent Assembly but also a member of the Drafting Committee.

4.) N.M. Rau - Member of the Drafting Committee :Incorrect.
N.M. Rau was a member of Drafting Committe. He replaced B.L. Mitter who resigned due to ill-health.

Correct answer: 3. Only three pairs

• First Draft of the Constitution Published: February 1948
  This is correct. The first draft was published in February 21, 1948, allowing for public feedback.
• Final Draft of the Constitution Introduced: November 4, 1948
  This is correct. The Constituent Assembly began discussing the final draft on this date.
• Constitution Adopted: November 26, 1949
  Correct. The Indian Constitution was adopted on this day by the Constituent Assembly.
• Constitution Came into Force: January 26, 1950
  Correct. This day marks the commencement of the Constitution, celebrated as Republic Day in India.

All four pairs are correctly matched, so the correct answer is D: All four pairs.

Statement 1 is correct. The total strength of the Constituent Assembly was indeed 389, with 296 seats allotted to British India and 93 seats to the Princely States.

Statement 2 is also correct. The seats allocated to each British province were to be divided among Muslims, Sikhs, and General (others), based on their population.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B.

• The idea for a Constituent Assembly was proposed in 1934 by M. N. Roy, a pioneer of the Communist movement in India.
• It became an official demand of the Indian National Congress in 1935.
• The official demand for Constituent Assembly was raised in the INC session at Lucknow in April 1936 presided by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru.
• C. Rajagopalachari voiced the demand for a Constituent Assembly on 15 November 1939 based on adult franchise and was accepted by the British in August 1940.

Statement-I: The Constituent Assembly of India was criticized for being dominated by Congress and for not being a representative or sovereign body : This statement is correct.
The Constituent Assembly was largely composed of members from the Indian National Congress, leading to criticisms that it was not fully representative of all sections of Indian society. Furthermore, its initial dependency on British approval (until the 1947 independence) led to doubts about its sovereignty.

Statement-II: The dominance of lawyers and politicians within the Assembly led to criticism about the lack of significant representation of other professionals.: This statement is also correct.
There was a noticeable dominance of lawyers and politicians in the Constituent Assembly. Critics pointed out the underrepresentation of other professions and segments of society, which might have brought different perspectives to the constitutional debates.

Conclusion : While both statements are correct, they point to different aspects of criticism regarding the composition of the Constituent Assembly. Statement-I focuses on political and sovereignty concerns, while Statement-II highlights the professional homogeneity of the Assembly.
Therefore Correct Answer : Option A that is Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.

• Statement 1 is correct: The total strength of the Constituent Assembly was indeed 389. It comprised 296 seats for British India and 93 for the princely states.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly. Though influential, he did not participate directly.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Indian National Congress won 208 out of the 296 seats allotted to British India.

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

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct.
Statement-II explains Statement-I because the majority of the Indian Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. This date was specifically chosen to commemorate the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) proclaimed by the Indian National Congress on January 26, 1930.
Therefore, Statement-II indeed explains the significance of the date mentioned in Statement-I, marking it as the culmination of the independence movement.

Statement-I correctly highlights the demand by the Indian National Congress in 1934 for a Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution of India. Statement-II accurately mentions the formation of the Constituent Assembly in November 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan. Statement-II provides the chronological continuation and implementation of Statement-I, making it explanatory. Thus, Option A is the correct answer as both statements are correct, and Statement-II logically explains Statement-I.

• Statement-I is correct. Prem Behari Narain Raizada was indeed the calligrapher of the Indian Constitution.
• Statement-II is correct. The elephant was adopted as the symbol of the Constituent Assembly. Both statements are correct but are not explanatory of each other.

• Statement 1 is Incorrect. The Objective Resolution was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru, not Dr. Rajendra Prasad, in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946.
• Statement 2 is Correct. The Objective Resolution was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on December 13, 1946, and was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947.
• Statement 3 is Correct. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was indeed the interim President of the Constituent Assembly, serving until Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the permanent President.

Therefore, the correct answer is C:  2 and 3 Only.

• Statement-I refers to the Congress Experts Committee chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru, which indeed influenced the constitutional framework, highlighting its role in shaping India's constitution.
• Statement-II describes the Committee's work under the Cabinet Mission Scheme, addressing key governance areas like autonomous regions and the division of powers.
•  Both statements are accurate, and Statement-II provides context about how the Committee contributed to the constitutional framework, thus explaining Statement-I.

Therefore, the correct answer is A: Both statements are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I.

• Statement 1: Correct. The Constituent Assembly initially allocated 93 seats to the princely states, though their participation varied.
• Statement 2: Correct. Members representing British India were elected by the provincial legislative assemblies, reflecting a representative process.
• Statement 3: Correct. The Muslim League boycotted the Assembly's first meeting on December 9, 1946, due to disagreements over the Cabinet Mission Plan.

All statements are accurate, making the correct answer: D: 1, 2 and 3.

• Statement 1: Correct. In the 1946 provincial elections, representatives were elected by members of their own communities, reflecting separate electorates.
• Statement 2: Correct. The elections employed the method of proportional representation using a single transferable vote, ensuring fair representation.
• Statement 3: Correct. The election for the 296 seats in British Indian Provinces indeed took place in July-August 1946.

Thus, all three statements are correct, making option D the right choice.

Sir Stafford Cripps presented a draft proposal on the framing of an independent Constitution to be adopted after World War II in India. Known as the "Cripps Mission," this initiative aimed to address India's constitutional future and paved the way for further deliberations and negotiations regarding the country's governance and constitutional framework.

Statement-I correctly states that specific provisions of the Indian Constitution came into force on November 26, 1949. Statement-II is also accurate, mentioning that the majority of the Constitution, excluding those provisions, became effective on January 26, 1950, celebrated as Republic Day. Therefore, Statement-II explains the sequence and significance of the dates accurately, making Option A the correct answer.

The correct answer is:

b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.

Explanation:

• Statement-I: This is correct. The members mentioned (N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, Dr. K.M. Munshi, Syed Mohammad Saadullah, N.M. Rau, and T.T. Krishnamachari) were indeed part of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly, which was chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

• Statement-II: This is also correct. A major criticism of the Constituent Assembly was the dominance of lawyers and politicians, which led to concerns about inadequate representation of professionals from other fields like science, engineering, or business.

However, Statement-II does not explain Statement-I, as Statement-I is a factual listing of members of the Drafting Committee, and Statement-II deals with a broader criticism of the Constituent Assembly's composition, not the specific Drafting Committee.

• Provisions of citizenship came into force: November 26, 1949 - Correct. The Indian Constitution was adopted on this date, and provisions related to citizenship became effective.
• Constituent Assembly Election: July, 1946 - Correct. The elections for the Constituent Assembly were held in July 1946.
• August Offer: 1940 - Correct. The August Offer was made by the British government in 1940 proposing Indian self-governance.
• Final session of the Constituent Assembly: January 26, 1950 - Incorrect. The final session was on January 24, 1950; January 26 is when the Constitution came into effect.

Thus, three pairs are correctly matched.

 The correct answer is A: Sir Stafford Cripps' draft.

• Sir Stafford Cripps' draft was proposed in 1942 during World War II to gain Indian support for the British war effort.
• The draft offered India dominion status after the war, with the condition of creating two dominion states if any province did not accept the new constitution.
•  This proposal was rejected because it suggested the possibility of partition, which was unacceptable to many Indian leaders advocating for a united India.

• Statement-I: In November 1946, the Constituent Assembly was constituted under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.-Correct
  The Constituent Assembly was indeed constituted in November 1946 as per the Cabinet Mission Plan.
• Statement-II: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 and the Government of India Act of 1935, along with all enactments amending or supplementing the latter Act, were repealed with the commencement of the Constitution.- Correct
  The commencement of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950, repealed the Indian Independence Act of 1947, the Government of India Act of 1935, and all subsequent amendments.

However, Statement-II does not directly explain Statement-I. Statement-II is about the legal changes that occurred with the commencement of the Constitution, whereas Statement-I is about the formation of the Constituent Assembly.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I