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Practice making-of-the-constitution with 20 free MCQ questions covering political-science. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.Which act made the Constituent Assembly a fully sovereign body?
Explanation: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 made the Constituent Assembly a fully sovereign body which could frame any Constitution it pleased.
Q2.When the Constituent Assembly met as a legislative body (chaired by G.V. Mavalankar), what was its function?
Explanation: When the Assembly met as the legislative body, it was chaired by G.V. Mavalankar and its function was enacting ordinary laws for the Dominion.
Q3.The Constituent Assembly performed two separate functions (constitution-making and legislation) until which date?
Explanation: These two tasks continued till November 26, 1949, when the task of making the Constitution was declared over.
Q4.When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the National Flag?
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Flag on July 22, 1947.
Q5.Total how many sessions were held by the Constituent Assembly over the period of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days?
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly had 11 sessions over two years, 11 months and 18 days.
Q6.When was the Drafting Committee set up by the Constituent Assembly?
Explanation: The Drafting Committee was set up on August 29, 1947. It was entrusted with the task of preparing a draft of the new Constitution.
Q7.Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
Q8.How many members were there in the Drafting Committee?
Explanation: The Drafting Committee consisted of seven members: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman), N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, Dr. K.M. Munshi, Syed Mohammad Saadullah, N. Madhava Rau, and T.T. Krishnamachari.
Q9.Who replaced B.L. Mitter in the Drafting Committee after he resigned due to ill health?
Explanation: N. Madhava Rau replaced B.L. Mitter, who resigned due to ill health.
Q10.Who replaced D.P. Khaitan in the Drafting Committee after his death in 1948?
Explanation: T.T. Krishnamachari replaced D.P. Khaitan after his death in 1948.
Q11.When was the first draft of the Constitution of India published by the Drafting Committee?
Explanation: The first draft of the Constitution of India was published in February 1948. The people of India were given eight months to discuss the draft and propose amendments.
Q12.When was the second draft of the Constitution published?
Explanation: The Drafting Committee prepared a second draft, which was published in October 1948.
Q13.How much time did the Drafting Committee take to prepare its draft?
Explanation: The Drafting Committee took less than six months to prepare its draft. In all it sat only for 141 days.
Q14.On which date did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar introduce the final draft of the Constitution in the Assembly (First Reading)?
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar introduced the final draft of the Constitution in the Assembly on November 4, 1948 (first reading).
Q15.When did the clause-by-clause consideration (Second Reading) of the Constitution start?
Explanation: The second reading (clause-by-clause consideration) started on November 15, 1948 and ended on October 17, 1949.
Q16.How many amendments were actually discussed in the Assembly during the second reading?
Explanation: As many as 7653 amendments were proposed and 2473 were actually discussed in the Assembly.
Q17.When was the motion 'the Constitution as settled by the Assembly be passed' moved (Third Reading)?
Explanation: The third reading of the draft started on November 14, 1949.
Q18.On which date was the Constitution declared as passed?
Explanation: The motion on Draft Constitution was declared as passed on November 26, 1949, and received the signatures of the members and the President.
Q19.How many members were present and signed the Constitution on November 26, 1949?
Explanation: Out of a total 299 members of the Assembly, only 284 were actually present on that day and signed the Constitution.
Q20.The Constitution as adopted on November 26, 1949, contained how many Articles and Schedules?
Explanation: The Constitution as adopted on November 26, 1949, contained a Preamble, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.
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