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Consider the following statements regarding features of the Consistent Assembly:
1. Indian Independence Act of 1947 maintained that the Constituent Assembly was a fully sovereign body.
2. Constituent Assembly composed representatives of Princely states which were nominated by the people of the princely states.
3. Seats allocated to each British province were divided among all communities, in proportion to their population.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
  • a)
    3 only
  • b)
    1 and 3 only
  • c)
    2 only
  • d)
    1, 2 and 3
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Incorrect Statement in Features of the Consistent Assembly:

1. Indian Independence Act of 1947 maintained that the Constituent Assembly was a fully sovereign body.

Explanation:
This statement is correct. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 declared that the Constituent Assembly was a fully sovereign body to frame the Constitution of India.

2. Constituent Assembly composed representatives of Princely states which were nominated by the people of the princely states.

Explanation:
This statement is incorrect. The representatives of Princely states were not nominated by the people of the princely states. They were nominated by the rulers of the princely states.

3. Seats allocated to each British province were divided among all communities, in proportion to their population.

Explanation:
This statement is correct. Seats allocated to each British province were divided among all communities in proportion to their population.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (c) 2 only.

Consider the following statements regarding the Committees of the Constituent Assembly:
1. Only the members of the assembly could become the chairman of these committees.
2. Vallabhbhai Patel was the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
  • a)
    2 only
  • b)
    Both 1 and 2
  • c)
    1 only 
  • d)
    Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
Only the members of the assembly could become the chairman of these committees.
  • This statement is not correct. While most chairpersons were indeed members of the Constituent Assembly, there were exceptions. For example, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who chaired the Drafting Committee, was initially not a member of the Assembly elected from the British Indian provinces but was later included as a representative of the Bengal Presidency after the partition of India. Therefore, this statement might be misleading without the context of such exceptions.
Vallabhbhai Patel was the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas.
  • This statement is correct. Vallabhbhai Patel indeed chaired the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, and Tribal and Excluded Areas. This committee was pivotal in shaping the rights and safeguards to be included in the Indian Constitution.
So, the incorrect statement is 1 only.

Who is the Chief architect of the Constitution of India?
  • a)
    S.N. Mukherjee
  • b)
    B.N. Rau
  • c)
    B.R. Ambedkar
  • d)
    H.V.R. Iyengar
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ojasvi Mehta answered
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Baba Saheb, was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. A veritable emancipator of Dalits, a great national leader and patriot, a great author, a great educationist, a great political philosopher, a great religious guide and above he was great himself without any parallel among his contemporaries.

Who was chosen as the interim President of the Constituent Assembly in its first meeting held on December 9, 1946?
  • a)
    Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
  • b)
    Sachchidanand Sinha
  • c)
    H.C. Mukherjee
  • d)
    B. R. Ambedkar
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanjay Rana answered
The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946. The Muslim League boycotted 
the meeting and insisted on a separate state of Pakistan. The meeting was thus attended by only 211 
members. Dr Sachchidananda Sinha, the oldest member, was elected as the temporary President of 
the Assembly, following the French practice. 
Later, on December 11, 1946, Dr Rajendra Prasad and H C Mukherjee were elected as the President 
and Vice-President of the Assembly respectively.

Consider the following statements regarding the Committees of the Constituent Assembly:
1. Only the members of the assembly could become the chairman of these committees.
2. Mahatma Gandhi was  the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
  • a)
    1 only
  • b)
    Both 1 and 2
  • c)
    2 only
  • d)
    Neither 1 nor 2  
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Singh answered
Statement 1: Only the members of the assembly could become the chairman of these committees.
This statement is correct. The Committees of the Constituent Assembly were comprised of members of the assembly, and typically, one of the members would be elected as the chairman of each committee.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the chairman of advisory committee of fundamental rights and minorities by the constituent assembly

Constitution of India was passed and adopted on:
  • a)
    24 January 1950
  • b)
    26 January 1950
  • c)
    26 November 1949
  • d)
    29 August 1947
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Priya Menon answered
The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November, 1949 and the hon'ble members appended their signatures to it on 24 January, 1950. In all, 284 members actually signed the Constitution. On that day when the Constitution was being signed, it was drizzling outside and it was interpreted as a sign of a good omen.

Who was the chief draftsman of the constitution in the Constituent Assembly?
  • a)
    B.N. Rau
  • b)
    S. N Mukherjee
  • c)
    H.V.R Iyengar
  • d)
    Prem Bihari Narain
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ameya Malik answered
The chief draftsman of the constitution in the Constituent Assembly was B.R. Ambedkar.

Explanation:

- B.R. Ambedkar was a prominent leader and a member of the Constituent Assembly which was formed to draft the constitution of India.
- He played a crucial role in the drafting of the constitution and was the chief architect of the constitution.
- He was appointed as the chairman of the drafting committee which was responsible for preparing the first draft of the constitution.
- Ambedkar was a prolific writer and his extensive knowledge of constitutional law helped him in drafting the constitution.
- He worked tirelessly for almost two years to prepare the draft of the constitution and presented it to the Constituent Assembly on 4th November 1947.
- The constitution was finally adopted on 26th January 1950 and came into effect on that day.
- B.R. Ambedkar is often referred to as the father of the Indian Constitution and his contribution to the drafting of the constitution is widely recognized.

Who put forward the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India for the first time?
  • a)
    B.R. Ambedkar
  • b)
    S.N. Mukherjee
  • c)
    M.N. Roy
  • d)
    K. M. Munshi
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepa Iyer answered
M.N Roy, a pioneer of the communist movement in India and an advocate of radical Democracy was the person who for the first time in 1934 put forth the Idea an Indian Constituent Assembly for framing of Constitution of India for and according to Indians.

Who among the following introduced local self government in India?
a)Lord Mountbatten       
b)Lord Ripon         
c)Lord Cunning         
d)Lord Macaulay
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Kumar answered
The real bench marking of the government policy on decentralization can however be attributed to lord Ripon who in his famous resolution on local self government on may 18 1882, recognized the twin considerations of local government:
a) Administrative efficiency 
b) Political education.
The ripon resolution, which focused on towns, provided for local bodies consisting of a large majority of elected non official members and presided over by a non official chairperson.

Which animal was appointed as a symbol of the Constituent Assembly?
  • a)
    Lion
  • b)
    Tiger
  • c)
    Peacock
  • d)
    Elephant
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Arshiya Joshi answered
The correct answer is option D, Elephant.

Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly of India, which was responsible for drafting the Constitution of India, adopted the emblem of an elephant as its symbol in 1947.

Here are some reasons why the elephant was chosen as a symbol:

1. Significance in Indian culture: Elephants have been an important part of Indian culture and history for centuries. They are revered as symbols of strength, wisdom, and prosperity.

2. Unity in diversity: Elephants are found in many parts of India and are respected by people of different religions, castes, and communities. Similarly, the Constituent Assembly aimed to create a Constitution that would unite the diverse people of India.

3. Constitutional values: Elephants are known for their loyalty, courage, and sense of responsibility. These are also values that are important for a strong and effective Constitution.

4. Historical connection: The elephant has also been associated with the Maurya Empire, which was one of the greatest empires in ancient India. The Mauryan Emperor Ashoka used the image of four elephants standing back-to-back as the symbol of his reign.

In conclusion, the elephant was chosen as a symbol of the Constituent Assembly because of its significance in Indian culture, its ability to represent unity in diversity, its association with important constitutional values, and its historical connection to ancient India.

The Poona pact (1932) upheld
  • a)
    Joint electorate         
  • b)
    Separate electorate
  • c)
    Joint electorate with reserved seats for the scheduled castes
  • d)
    Joint electorate with reserved seats for the caste Hindus
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The Poona Pact was an agreement signed on September 24, 1932, between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. It was a compromise between the two leaders regarding the issue of separate electorates for the Dalits or the Scheduled Castes.

The correct option is (c) Joint electorate with reserved seats for the Scheduled Castes.

Explanation:

Background:

The British Government had introduced the system of separate electorates for the Dalits through the Communal Award in 1932. This meant that the Dalits would have their own electorates and would vote only for Dalit candidates.

However, Mahatma Gandhi was strongly opposed to this system as he believed that it would create further divisions in the Indian society. He argued that the Dalits should be integrated into the mainstream society and should not be treated as a separate community.

On the other hand, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the leader of the Dalits, was in favor of separate electorates as he believed that it was the only way to ensure political representation for the Dalits.

Agreement:

The Poona Pact was signed after a series of negotiations between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The key features of the agreement were:

- The system of separate electorates for the Dalits was abolished.
- Instead, a joint electorate was introduced where all communities would vote together.
- However, to ensure political representation for the Dalits, reserved seats were provided in the legislature and other elected bodies.
- The number of reserved seats would be in proportion to the population of the Dalits in a particular region.
- The system of reservation would be in place for a period of ten years.

Significance:

The Poona Pact was a significant event in the Indian freedom struggle as it resolved a major conflict between the leaders of the Dalits and the mainstream nationalist movement. It helped in the integration of the Dalits into the mainstream society and ensured political representation for them.

The agreement also marked a victory for Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance and his belief in the unity of the Indian society.

Conclusion:

The Poona Pact remains a significant event in the history of India as it paved the way for the integration of the Dalits into the mainstream society and ensured their political representation. It was a compromise between the two leaders that helped in resolving a major conflict and united the Indian society in the fight against the British colonial rule.

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?
  • a)
    1 ,2, 3 only
  • b)
    2 and 3 only
  • c)
    1 and 2 only 
  • d)
    2 only
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Chauhan answered
The constituent assembly adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947. It adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950. It adopted the national song on January 24, 1950. It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 26, 1950.
The Constituent Assembly adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947. On this day, the tricolor flag of India, consisting of saffron, white and green stripes and a navy blue wheel at its center, was adopted as India's national flag. The Constituent Assembly adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950. The national anthem, titled Jana Gana Mana, was composed by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and was adopted as India's national anthem. The Constituent Assembly elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950. Dr Prasad was the first President of India, and he served from 1950 to 1962.

Which of the animal was carved on the seal of the Constituent Assembly?
  • a)
    Lion
  • b)
    Peacock
  • c)
    Elephant
  • d)
    Tiger
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anshul Saini answered
The elephant was adopted as the symbol of the Constituent Assembly. Thus, its figurine was carved on the seal of the assembly.

Who put forward the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India for the first time?
  • a)
    B.R. Ambedkar
  • b)
    S.N. Mukherjee
  • c)
    M.N. Roy
  • d)
    K. M. Munshi
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kabir Verma answered
The idea of a Constituent Assembly for India was put forward for the first time by M. N. Roy, a pioneer of the communist movement in India, in 1934.

Which of the following was the basis on which the government of India Act 1919 was made?
  • a)
    The council Act of 1909                               
  • b)
    Montague’s Declaration 1917
  • c)
    The victory of England in World War-I         
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Priya Desai answered
-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919
c)Simon Commission Report of 1928
d)The recommendations of the Nehru Report of 1928

The correct answer is a) The council Act of 1909. The Government of India Act 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, was based on the Council Act of 1909. The Act of 1909 had introduced a limited form of representative government in India by expanding the legislative councils and allowing for some elected members. The Government of India Act 1919 further expanded the legislative councils and introduced provincial autonomy.

Consider the following statements regarding features of the Consistent Assembly:
1. Indian Independence Act of 1947 maintained that the Constituent Assembly was a fully sovereign body.
2. Constituent Assembly composed representatives of Princely states which were nominated by the people of the princely states.
3. Seats allocated to each British province were divided among all communities, in proportion to their population.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • a)
    2 and 3 only
  • b)
    1 and 3 only
  • c)
    1 only
  • d)
    1,2 and 3 only
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Jaya Mehta answered
 1 only. Statement 1 is correct; the Indian Independence Act of 1947 maintained that the Constituent Assembly was a fully sovereign body. Statement 2 is incorrect as the representatives of Princely States were appointed by the rulers of the Princely States and not nominated by the people. Statement 3 is also incorrect as the seats allocated to each British province were divided among the three major religious communities, namely Hindu, Muslim and Sikh, in proportion to their population.

Consider the following statements.
1. The Constitution of 1950 was a by-product of the legacy started by the Government of India Act 1935
2. This was the longest act passed by the British government with 321 sections and 10 schedules
Which of the following statements are correct?
  • a)
    1 Only
  • b)
      2 Only
  • c)
    Both 1 and 2
  • d)
    Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The Constitution of 1950 was a by-product of the legacy started by the Government of India Act 1935. This was the longest act passed by the British government with 321 sections and 10 schedules. This act had drawn its content from four sources – Report of the Simon Commission, discussions and deliberations at the Third Round Table Conference, the White Paper of 1933 and the reports of the Joint select committees.

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