Worksheet: Framing the Constitution | History Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: The members of the constituent assembly were elected by ________.

Q2: The Muslim League boycotted the assembly due to their demand for a ________ constitution and state.

Q3: The Objective Resolution outlined the ideals of the constitution and provided a ________ for constitution-making.

Q4: The issue of separate electorates led to intense debates in the assembly and was eventually ________.

Q5: The Constitution granted universal adult suffrage, allowing the participation of all citizens irrespective of ________.

Q6: The division of power between the central and state governments was intensely debated, leading to the creation of ________ lists.

Q7: The Language Committee decided that ________ in Devanagari script would be an official language after independence.

Q8: Indian secularism maintains a cautious ________ between the State and religion.

Q9: ________ was elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.

Q10: The Constituent Assembly made provisions to abolish ________ and open Hindu temples to all castes.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The Muslim League boycotted the constituent assembly.
Reason: They demanded a separate constitution and state.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The Objective Resolution proclaimed India to be an independent sovereign republic.
Reason: It outlined the ideals of the constitution and provided a framework for constitution-making.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The issue of separate electorates was hotly debated in the assembly.
Reason: Sardar Patel strongly advocated for separate electorates.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The Indian Constitution granted universal adult suffrage.
Reason: It restricted the right to vote based on social and economic status.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: Hindi was unanimously accepted as the national language in the Constituent Assembly.
Reason: Language issues were emotionally charged and related to regional culture and heritage.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who were the dominant voices in the Constituent Assembly?

Q2: Who moved the "Objective Resolution" in the assembly?

Q3: What was the role of Sardar Patel in the assembly?

Q4: Name the chairman of the drafting committee of the constitution.

Q5: What did NG Ranga emphasize regarding minorities in the assembly?

Q6: Why was there intense debate over the issue of separate electorates?

Q7: How did the Constituent Assembly address the problem of untouchability?

Q8: What were the three lists of subjects provided in the draft constitution?

Q9: Who advocated for a strong government after partition?

Q10: Why did language become an emotional issue in the Constituent Assembly?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who were the dominant voices in the Constituent Assembly, and what roles did they play in the framing of the Indian Constitution?

Q2: Why did the Muslim League boycott the Constituent Assembly, and what were their demands?

Q3: What were the main issues debated in the Constituent Assembly regarding the rights of different groups like linguistic minorities, religious minorities, and dalits?

Q4: What was the significance of the Objective Resolution introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly?

Q5: How was the issue of separate electorates debated in the Constituent Assembly, and what were the arguments against it?

Q6: Why was the question of national language contentious in the Constituent Assembly, and how was it resolved?

Q7: What were the two key features of the Indian Constitution regarding voting rights and secularism?

Q8: What was the role of leaders like SG Durgabai in the Constituent Assembly debates on language, and what fears did they express?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the significant roles played by Pt. Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel, Rajendra Prasad, and BR Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly debates and the framing of the Indian Constitution.

Q2: Discuss the debates and resolutions regarding the contentious issue of separate electorates in the Constituent Assembly. What were the arguments for and against separate electorates, and how was the matter resolved?

Q3: Explain the complexities surrounding the choice of a national language in the Constituent Assembly debates. Discuss the reasons for the opposition against Hindi as the national language and how the issue was resolved.

Q4: Elaborate on the key features of the Indian Constitution, focusing on universal adult suffrage and secularism. How did these features reflect the vision of the framers of the Constitution, and what impact did they have on India's democratic fabric?

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