Indian Polity MCQ: Constituent Assembly Formation, Cabinet Mission & Drafting Committee

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

1. Q1.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.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

   Explanation: 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.

2. Q2.Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, what was the ratio of representatives to population for each province?

   • A.One per 5 Lakh
   • B.One per 8 Lakh
   • C.One per 10 Lakh✓ Correct Answer
   • D.One per 15 Lakh

   Explanation: The seats were allotted to every province and princely state in proportion to their respective population, roughly one seat for every million (10 Lakh).

3. Q3.How many seats were allotted to the Princely States in the Constituent Assembly?

   • A.292
   • B.296
   • C.93✓ Correct Answer
   • D.15

   Explanation: Out of the total 389 seats, 296 were allotted to British India and 93 seats to the Princely States.

4. Q4.How many members participated in the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly on December 9, 1946?

   • A.299
   • B.207
   • C.389
   • D.211✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The Muslim League boycotted the meeting, insisting on a separate state of Pakistan. Thus, the meeting was attended by only 211 members.

5. Q5.Who was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on December 11, 1946?

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

   Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Assembly. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was the temporary President for the first meeting.

6. Q6.How much time did the Constituent Assembly take to complete the task of Constitution making?

   • A.2 years, 10 months, 18 days
   • B.2 years, 11 months, 18 days✓ Correct Answer
   • C.3 years, 1 month, 17 days
   • D.2 years, 11 months, 11 days

   Explanation: The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to finalize the Constitution.

7. Q7.How many sessions were held by the Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution?

   • A.9
   • B.11✓ Correct Answer
   • C.12
   • D.15

   Explanation: The Assembly held 11 sessions over the course of its duration to frame the Constitution.

8. Q8.Who was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor to the Assembly?

   • A.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
   • B.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) to the Constituent Assembly.

9. Q9.On what date did the people of India adopt, enact, and give to themselves the Constitution?

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

   Explanation: The Preamble states that the Constitution was adopted, enacted, and given to themselves on 26 November 1949.

10. Q10.How many women members were there in the Constituent Assembly?

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

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

11. Q11.Who held the portfolio of Food & Agriculture in the Interim Cabinet of 1946?

    • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
    • B.Dr. Rajendra Prasad✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Jagjivan Ram
    • D.C. Rajagopalachari

    Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad held the portfolio of Food and Agriculture in the Interim Government.

12. Q12.Who was the Chairman of the Union Powers Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

    • A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    • B.Jawaharlal Nehru✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sardar Patel
    • D.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

    Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was the Chairman of the Union Powers Committee.

13. Q13.The Drafting Committee was comprised of how many members, including the Chairman?

    • A.Six
    • B.Seven✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Eight
    • D.Nine

    Explanation: The Drafting Committee consisted of seven members, including the Chairman, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

14. Q14.Who among the following replaced B.L. Mitter on the Drafting Committee?

    • A.T.T. Krishnamachari
    • B.N. Madhava Rau✓ Correct Answer
    • C.K.M. Munshi
    • D.Mohammad Saadullah

    Explanation: N. Madhava Rau replaced B.L. Mitter, who resigned due to ill health.

15. Q15.When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the National Flag?

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

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

16. Q16.Who was the Chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee?

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

    Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the Chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee.

17. Q17.The Objective Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on which date?

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

    Explanation: The Objective Resolution was moved on December 13, 1946, and adopted unanimously on January 22, 1947.

18. Q18.Who was the Chairman of the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee?

    • A.Sardar Patel
    • B.J.B. Kripalani✓ Correct Answer
    • C.H.C. Mukherjee
    • D.B.N. Rau

    Explanation: J.B. Kripalani was the Chairman of the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee.

19. Q19.Which body was responsible for recognizing the political parties in India?

    • A.President
    • B.Election Commission✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Parliament
    • D.Ministry of Law

    Explanation: The Election Commission of India is responsible for registering and recognizing political parties.

20. Q20.The interim government of India was formed on which date in 1946?

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

    Explanation: The Interim Government of India was formed on September 2, 1946.