Making of the Constitution MCQ: Congress Experts Committee, Community Representation & Hindi Text

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

1. Q1.Who was the Chairman of the 'Experts Committee of the Congress' appointed in July 1946?

   • A.Sardar Patel
   • B.Jawaharlal Nehru✓ Correct Answer
   • C.J.B. Kripalani
   • D.K.M. Munshi

   Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was the Chairman of the Experts Committee of the Congress.

2. Q2.What was the primary role of the 'Experts Committee of the Congress'?

   • A.To decide the flag of India
   • B.To prepare material for the Constituent Assembly✓ Correct Answer
   • C.To negotiate with the British
   • D.To manage the elections

   Explanation: The purpose was to prepare material for the Constituent Assembly, including a draft of the Objectives Resolution.

3. Q3.Which of the following was the convener of the Experts Committee of the Congress?

   • A.K.M. Munshi✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Asaf Ali
   • C.K.T. Shah
   • D.Krishna Menon

   Explanation: K.M. Munshi was the convener of the Experts Committee of the Congress.

4. Q4.Who represented the Anglo-Indian community in the Constituent Assembly?

   • A.H.P. Modi
   • B.Frank Anthony✓ Correct Answer
   • C.H.C. Mukherjee
   • D.J.J.M. Nichols-Roy

   Explanation: Frank Anthony represented the Anglo-Indian community.

5. Q5.Who represented the Parsi community in the Constituent Assembly?

   • A.Frank Anthony
   • B.H.P. Modi✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Dadabhai Naoroji
   • D.Pherozeshah Mehta

   Explanation: H.P. Modi represented the Parsi community.

6. Q6.How many women members were there in the Constituent Assembly?

   • A.10
   • B.12
   • C.15✓ Correct Answer
   • D.20

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

7. Q7.The election to the Constituent Assembly was based on which type of franchise?

   • A.Universal Adult Franchise
   • B.Limited Franchise✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Direct Election by people
   • D.Nomination only

   Explanation: The election was based on limited franchise (tax, property, and education) as per the Sixth Schedule of the Government of India Act, 1935.

8. Q8.The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected by whom?

   • A.Directly by the people of India
   • B.By the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies✓ Correct Answer
   • C.By the British Parliament
   • D.By the Viceroy's Executive Council

   Explanation: The members were elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.

9. Q9.Who called the Indian Constitution a 'Paradise of Lawyers'?

   • A.K.M. Munshi
   • B.Sir Ivor Jennings✓ Correct Answer
   • C.B.R. Ambedkar
   • D.Granville Austin

   Explanation: Sir Ivor Jennings, a British constitutionalist, called it a 'Paradise of Lawyers' because of its legalistic terminology and complexity.

10. Q10.Which Constitutional Amendment made a provision for the 'Authoritative Text of the Constitution in the Hindi Language'?

    • A.42nd Amendment, 1976
    • B.44th Amendment, 1978
    • C.58th Amendment, 1987✓ Correct Answer
    • D.61st Amendment, 1988

    Explanation: The 58th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1987 made this provision.

11. Q11.Which Article was inserted in the Constitution to provide for the Hindi text?

    • A.Article 393
    • B.Article 394A✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 395
    • D.Article 368

    Explanation: Article 394A was inserted in Part XXII of the Constitution.

12. Q12.Part XXII of the Constitution deals with:

    • A.Fundamental Rights
    • B.Emergency Provisions
    • C.Short Title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Amendment of the Constitution

    Explanation: Part XXII deals with Short Title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals.

13. Q13.Who was the Chairman of the 'Credentials Committee' of the Constituent Assembly?

    • A.Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
    • C.G.V. Mavalankar
    • D.K.M. Munshi

    Explanation: Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar was the Chairman of the Credentials Committee.

14. Q14.Who was the Chairman of the 'Finance and Staff Committee'?

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

    Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Finance and Staff Committee.

15. Q15.How many seats were won by the 'Scheduled Castes Federation' in the Constituent Assembly elections (1946)?

    • A.1✓ Correct Answer
    • B.2
    • C.5
    • D.7

    Explanation: The Scheduled Castes Federation won only 1 seat.

16. Q16.How many seats were won by the 'Communist Party' in the Constituent Assembly elections (1946)?

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

    Explanation: The Communist Party won only 1 seat.

17. Q17.At the time of enactment (November 26, 1949), the Preamble was:

    • A.Enacted before the entire Constitution
    • B.Enacted after the entire Constitution was already enacted✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Not enacted at all
    • D.Enacted along with the Drafting Committee formation

    Explanation: The Preamble was enacted after the entire Constitution was already enacted to ensure it was in conformity with the Constitution.

18. Q18.Who stated that 'the Drafting Committee was elected by the House and was responsible to it' in response to criticisms?

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

    Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar made this statement while defending the Drafting Committee against the criticism of delay.

19. Q19.Who prepared the initial draft of the Constitution before the Drafting Committee sat to frame the Constitution?

    • A.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    • B.Sir B.N. Rau✓ Correct Answer
    • C.S.N. Mukherjee
    • D.Jawaharlal Nehru

    Explanation: Sir B.N. Rau, the Constitutional Advisor, prepared the original/initial draft for the consideration of the Drafting Committee.

20. Q20.The 'Union Constitution Committee' was chaired by:

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

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