Constituent Assembly MCQ: National Flag Adoption, Enforcement Date & Original Schedules

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

1. Q1.On which date was the National Flag adopted by the Constituent Assembly?

   • A.15 August 1947
   • B.26 January 1950
   • C.22 July 1947✓ Correct Answer
   • D.24 January 1950

   Explanation: The National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947.

2. Q2.When was the National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) officially adopted by the Assembly?

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

   Explanation: The National Anthem and National Song were adopted on January 24, 1950.

3. Q3.The State Emblem (Lion Capital of Ashoka) was adopted by the Government of India on which date?

   • A.15 August 1947
   • B.26 January 1950✓ Correct Answer
   • C.24 January 1950
   • D.22 July 1947

   Explanation: The State Emblem was adopted on January 26, 1950, the day India became a Republic.

4. Q4.On which date did the Constitution of India come into force (Enforcement Date)?

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

   Explanation: While adopted on Nov 26, 1949, the Constitution fully came into force on January 26, 1950.

5. Q5.How many members were originally present to sign the Constitution on January 24, 1950?

   • A.207
   • B.284✓ Correct Answer
   • C.299
   • D.389

   Explanation: On January 24, 1950, 284 members were present and signed the Constitution.

6. Q6.Why was January 26 selected as the date for the inauguration of the Constitution?

   • A.Congress had observed it as Independence Day in 1930✓ Correct Answer
   • B.It was the date the Quit India Movement started
   • C.It was an auspicious day according to the Hindu calendar
   • D.None of the above

   Explanation: It was on this day in 1930 that 'Purna Swaraj' day was celebrated following the Lahore Session (1929).

7. Q7.How many Schedules were present in the original copy of the Constitution?

   • A.12
   • B.10
   • C.8✓ Correct Answer
   • D.6

   Explanation: Originally, the Constitution had 8 Schedules. Four more were added later (9, 10, 11, 12).

8. Q8.How many Articles were there in the original copy of the Constitution?

   • A.465
   • B.395✓ Correct Answer
   • C.444
   • D.390

   Explanation: The original Constitution contained 395 Articles divided into 22 Parts.

9. Q9.The first draft of the Constitution was prepared by B.N. Rau and it included how many Schedules?

   • A.8
   • B.10
   • C.13✓ Correct Answer
   • D.15

   Explanation: The initial draft prepared by Constitutional Advisor B.N. Rau contained 243 Articles and 13 Schedules.

10. Q10.In which city was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?

    • A.Calcutta
    • B.Bombay
    • C.New Delhi✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Madras

    Explanation: The first meeting was held in the Council Chamber (now Central Hall of Parliament) in New Delhi.

11. Q11.Who was the Chairman of the Flag Committee constituted on April 2, 1931, at the Karachi Session?

    • A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    • B.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel✓ Correct Answer
    • C.J.B. Kripalani
    • D.Mahatma Gandhi

    Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel chaired the Flag Committee constituted at the 1931 Karachi Session. (Note: Distinguish from the 1947 Ad-hoc Flag Committee chaired by Rajendra Prasad).

12. Q12.The third reading of the Constitution was completed on which date?

    • A.14 November 1949
    • B.17 November 1949
    • C.26 November 1949✓ Correct Answer
    • D.26 January 1950

    Explanation: The third reading started on Nov 14, 1949, and finished on Nov 26, 1949, when the motion was passed.

13. Q13.When did the Interim Government of India take charge?

    • A.15 August 1946
    • B.2 September 1946✓ Correct Answer
    • C.26 October 1946
    • D.9 December 1946

    Explanation: The Interim Government was formed and took charge on September 2, 1946.

14. Q14.When were five members of the Muslim League finally included in the Interim Cabinet?

    • A.2 September 1946
    • B.26 October 1946✓ Correct Answer
    • C.9 December 1946
    • D.15 August 1947

    Explanation: They were inducted on October 26, 1946, after the initial formation of the government.

15. Q15.Who among the following suggested that the Indian National Congress should be disbanded as a political party after independence?

    • A.C. Rajagopalachari
    • B.Mahatma Gandhi✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Jai Prakash Narayan
    • D.J.B. Kripalani

    Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi suggested disbanding the INC and turning it into a 'Lok Sevak Sangh'.

16. Q16.Which historian said, "Constituent Assembly was Congress and Congress was India"?

    • A.Granville Austin✓ Correct Answer
    • B.K.C. Wheare
    • C.Winston Churchill
    • D.Ivor Jennings

    Explanation: Granville Austin made this remark in his book 'The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation'.

17. Q17.Who said "The Constitution has not been set in a tight mould of Federalism"?

    • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
    • B.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar✓ Correct Answer
    • C.K.M. Munshi
    • D.Rajendra Prasad

    Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stated this to emphasize the flexibility of the Indian federal system.

18. Q18.Who was the President of the Indian National Congress at the time of the partition of India?

    • A.J.B. Kripalani✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Jawaharlal Nehru
    • C.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
    • D.C. Rajagopalachari

    Explanation: J.B. Kripalani was the President of the INC during the transfer of power and partition in 1947.

19. Q19.On which date was the Constitutional Day of India declared to be celebrated?

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

    Explanation: Since 2015, November 26 is celebrated as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution.

20. Q20.From which Parliamentary seat was B.R. Ambedkar elected to the Constituent Assembly after being displaced from East Bengal?

    • A.West Bengal
    • B.Bombay Presidency (Pune)✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Middle India
    • D.Punjab

    Explanation: Initially elected from East Bengal, he lost his seat due to partition and was re-elected from the Bombay Presidency (Pune seat) on M.R. Jayakar's resignation.