Constituent Assembly MCQ: Cabinet Mission Plan, Seat Allocation & Objective Resolution

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.The first formal demand for a Constituent Assembly was made by the Swaraj Party in which year?

   • A.1930
   • B.1934✓ Correct Answer
   • C.1935
   • D.1938

   Explanation: The Swaraj Party made the first formal demand for a Constituent Assembly in 1934 at Ranchi.

2. Q2.Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, one representative in the Constituent Assembly was allotted for every how many people?

   • A.1 Lakh
   • B.5 Lakh
   • C.10 Lakh✓ Correct Answer
   • D.15 Lakh

   Explanation: Seats were allotted in proportion to the population, roughly one seat for every 10 Lakh (1 million) people.

3. Q3.How many seats were originally allotted to British India and the Princely States, respectively?

   • A.292 and 93
   • B.296 and 93✓ Correct Answer
   • C.208 and 73
   • D.211 and 93

   Explanation: Total 389 seats: 296 for British India and 93 for Princely States.

4. Q4.Of the 296 seats allotted to British India, how many were to be drawn from the eleven Governor's provinces?

   • A.208
   • B.211
   • C.292✓ Correct Answer
   • D.296

   Explanation: Out of 296 seats, 292 were from the 11 Governor's Provinces and 4 from the Chief Commissioner's Provinces.

5. Q5.Who among the following was the Temporary President of the Constituent Assembly during its first meeting?

   • A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
   • B.Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha✓ Correct Answer
   • C.B.N. Rau
   • D.H.C. Mukherjee

   Explanation: Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha, the oldest member, was elected as the temporary President (following the French practice).

6. Q6.On which specific date was Dr. Rajendra Prasad unanimously elected as the Permanent President of the Assembly?

   • A.9 December 1946
   • B.11 December 1946✓ Correct Answer
   • C.13 December 1946
   • D.22 January 1947

   Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the Permanent President on December 11, 1946.

7. Q7.How many members actually participated in the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly on December 9, 1946?

   • A.389
   • B.299
   • C.207✓ Correct Answer
   • D.311

   Explanation: Due to the boycott by the Muslim League, only 207 members (often cited as 211 in some contexts, but 207 is technically accurate for 'members attending' excluding observers) attended. *Note: Official records often cite 211, but many standard texts cite 207. Closest option provided in your previous set was 211, here 207 is standard.*

8. Q8.Who first put forward the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India in 1934?

   • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
   • B.M.N. Roy✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mahatma Gandhi
   • D.Vallabhbhai Patel

   Explanation: The idea was put forward by M.N. Roy, a pioneer of the communist movement in India.

9. Q9.The elections for the 296 seats allotted to British India were held in which months of 1946?

   • A.January-February
   • B.March-April
   • C.May-June
   • D.July-August✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The elections to the Constituent Assembly were held in July-August 1946.

10. Q10.In the 1946 elections, how many seats were won by the Muslim League?

    • A.15
    • B.73✓ Correct Answer
    • C.93
    • D.208

    Explanation: The Indian National Congress won 208 seats, the Muslim League won 73 seats, and independents/others won 15 seats.

11. Q11.According to the Government of India Act 1935, voting rights for the Assembly were limited based on which criteria?

    • A.Only Education and Property
    • B.Only Tax and Property
    • C.Tax, Education, and Property✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Age and Residence only

    Explanation: The franchise was limited and restricted based on tax, property, and education.

12. Q12.Who was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor to the Assembly?

    • A.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    • B.Sir B.N. Rau✓ Correct Answer
    • C.K.M. Munshi
    • D.H.C. Mukherjee

    Explanation: Sir B.N. Rau was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor (Legal Advisor).

13. Q13.The Objective Resolution was moved in the Assembly by Jawaharlal Nehru on which date?

    • A.9 December 1946
    • B.11 December 1946
    • C.13 December 1946✓ Correct Answer
    • D.22 January 1947

    Explanation: Nehru moved the historic Objective Resolution on December 13, 1946.

14. Q14.On which date was the Objective Resolution unanimously adopted by the Assembly?

    • A.13 December 1946
    • B.22 January 1947✓ Correct Answer
    • C.15 August 1947
    • D.26 November 1949

    Explanation: It was adopted unanimously on January 22, 1947.

15. Q15.How many total sessions were held by the Constituent Assembly for the formulation of the Constitution?

    • A.7
    • B.9
    • C.11✓ Correct Answer
    • D.15

    Explanation: The Assembly held 11 sessions in total.

16. Q16.What was the total time taken by the Assembly to complete the task of Constitution-making?

    • A.2 years, 11 months, 11 days
    • B.2 years, 11 months, 18 days✓ Correct Answer
    • C.3 years, 4 months, 14 days
    • D.2 years, 7 months, 23 days

    Explanation: The total time taken was 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days.

17. Q17.On which date did the last session (11th) of the Constituent Assembly conclude with the adoption of the Constitution?

    • A.15 August 1947
    • B.24 January 1950
    • C.26 November 1949✓ Correct Answer
    • D.26 January 1950

    Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949.

18. Q18.Apart from the 11 sessions, on which date did the Assembly meet finally for the signature of members?

    • A.26 November 1949
    • B.24 January 1950✓ Correct Answer
    • C.25 January 1950
    • D.26 January 1950

    Explanation: The Assembly met on January 24, 1950, for the members to sign the Constitution.

19. Q19.How many women members were there in the Indian Constituent Assembly?

    • A.10
    • B.12
    • C.15✓ Correct Answer
    • D.18

    Explanation: There were 15 women members in the Constituent Assembly.

20. Q20.Which of the following was not a member of the Cabinet Mission?

    • A.Pethick-Lawrence
    • B.Stafford Cripps
    • C.A.B. Alexander
    • D.William Wood✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: The Cabinet Mission members were Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander. William Wood is not associated.