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Q1: The Constituent Assembly of India was established under the framework of:

A) The Cripps Mission B) The Cabinet Mission Plan C) The Mountbatten Plan D) The Indian Independence Act

💡 B) The Cabinet Mission Plan

Q2: The initial composition of the Constituent Assembly included how many members?

A) 299 members B) 389 members C) 250 members D) 211 members

💡 B) 389 members

Q3: The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed that members from British Indian provinces were to be elected through:

A) Direct election by the public B) A single transferable vote system in provincial legislatures C) Nominations by British officials D) Selection by the British monarchy

💡 B) A single transferable vote system in provincial legislatures

Q4: Which of the following was the impact of the partition of India in 1947 on the Constituent Assembly’s composition?

A) The Assembly was expanded to 389 members B) The number of seats was reduced to 299 C) The Muslim League joined the Assembly in full strength D) Princely states were given fewer seats

💡 B) The number of seats was reduced to 299

Q5: The first session of the Constituent Assembly took place on:

A) August 15, 1947 B) December 9, 1946 C) January 26, 1950 D) November 15, 1947

💡 B) December 9, 1946

Q6: The Objectives Resolution, which outlined the vision of a sovereign, democratic republic, was moved by:

A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel B) Rajendra Prasad C) Jawaharlal Nehru D) B.R. Ambedkar

💡 C) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q7: The 229 seats for Indian provinces in the Constituent Assembly were allocated based on:

A) The economic status of the provinces B) The population of each province C) The number of princely states in each region D) The geographical area of each province

💡 B) The population of each province

Q8: The number of seats allocated for Muslims in the Constituent Assembly was:

A) Based on their population in each province B) Equal to that of Hindus C) Less than that of Hindus due to partition D) Irrelevant as there were no Muslim seats

💡 A) Based on their population in each province

Q9: How many seats were allocated to the princely states initially in the Constituent Assembly?

A) 50 seats B) 93 seats C) 70 seats D) 108 seats

💡 B) 93 seats

Q10: Who was elected as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly in 1946?

A) Rajendra Prasad B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad C) Sachchidananda Sinha D) C. Rajagopalachari

💡 C) Sachchidananda Sinha

Q11: The number of seats for princely states in the Constituent Assembly was reduced to how many after partition?

A) 50 seats B) 80 seats C) 70 seats D) 60 seats

💡 C) 70 seats

Q12: The Indian National Congress (INC) secured how many seats in the 1946 provincial elections?

A) 73 seats B) 208 seats C) 299 seats D) 350 seats

💡 B) 208 seats

Q13: The Muslim League initially secured how many seats in the 1946 provincial elections?

A) 50 seats B) 73 seats C) 100 seats D) 150 seats

💡 B) 73 seats

Q14: Which political leader led the Scheduled Castes Federation, which had limited representation in the Constituent Assembly?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) B.R. Ambedkar D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

💡 C) B.R. Ambedkar

Q15: The membership of the Constituent Assembly was largely dominated by which political party after partition?

A) Muslim League B) Indian National Congress (INC) C) Unionist Party D) Scheduled Castes Federation

💡 B) Indian National Congress (INC)

Q16: Which of the following was a key challenge in the representation of princely states in the Constituent Assembly?

A) They were all immediately integrated into India B) Their representation was undemocratic as it was based on nominations by rulers C) They refused to send any representatives to the Assembly D) They had no interest in the Constitution-making process

💡 B) Their representation was undemocratic as it was based on nominations by rulers

Q17: How many members from the Muslim League remained in the Constituent Assembly after the partition of India in 1947?

A) None B) A few Muslim members stayed with India C) 50 Muslim members remained D) All Muslim members joined Pakistan

💡 B) A few Muslim members stayed with India

Q18: Which of the following provinces had the highest number of seats in the Constituent Assembly based on population?

A) Punjab B) Bengal C) Madras D) United Provinces

💡 D) United Provinces

Q19: The seats for Sikhs in the Constituent Assembly were specifically allocated in which province?

A) Madras B) Bengal C) Punjab D) Bombay

💡 C) Punjab

Q20: The integration of princely states into the Indian Union was led by which two key figures after independence?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajendra Prasad B) Sardar Patel and V.P. Menon C) B.R. Ambedkar and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad D) C. Rajagopalachari and Sachchidananda Sinha

💡 B) Sardar Patel and V.P. Menon

Q21: Placeholder question (original question missing).

A) Option A B) Option B C) Option C D) Option D

💡 Placeholder answer

Q22: Which of the following groups was represented in the Constituent Assembly of India?

A) Only Hindus and Muslims B) Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, Jains, and Anglo-Indians C) Only political leaders D) Only Scheduled Castes

💡 B) Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, Jains, and Anglo-Indians

Q23: How many women members were there in the Constituent Assembly of India?

A) 5 B) 15 C) 10 D) 25

💡 B) 15

Q24: Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Rajendra Prasad C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D) B.R. Ambedkar

💡 D) B.R. Ambedkar

Q25: Which of the following leaders played a key role in the Union Powers Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

A) B.R. Ambedkar B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

💡 B) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q26: The Constitution of India was adopted on:

A) January 26, 1950 B) August 15, 1947 C) November 26, 1949 D) December 9, 1946

💡 C) November 26, 1949

Q27: Which of the following provisions in the Indian Constitution addresses equality?

A) Article 14–17 B) Article 25–28 C) Article 370 D) Article 45

💡 A) Article 14–17

Q28: Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Rajendra Prasad C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

💡 B) Rajendra Prasad

Q29: The First Session of the Constituent Assembly took place on:

A) January 26, 1950 B) December 9, 1946 C) August 15, 1947 D) November 26, 1949

💡 B) December 9, 1946

Q30: Which of the following committees was responsible for defining the Centre's authority in India's federal structure?

A) Fundamental Rights and Minorities Committee B) Union Powers Committee C) Drafting Committee D) Provincial Constitution Committee

💡 B) Union Powers Committee

Q31: The inclusion of which group in the Constituent Assembly ensured representation of social justice concerns like reservations and equality?

A) Only Hindu leaders B) Women C) Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minorities D) Only princely state representatives

💡 C) Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minorities

Q32: The Indian National Congress (INC) played a dominant role in the Constituent Assembly due to its large representation. How many seats did the INC secure in the 1946 provincial elections?

A) 100 seats B) 208 seats C) 150 seats D) 180 seats

💡 B) 208 seats

Q33: Who was the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly from the Christian community?

A) H.C. Mookerjee B) V.T. Krishnamachari C) Rajendra Prasad D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

💡 A) H.C. Mookerjee

Q34: The integration of which group was a major focus post-independence to strengthen India's federal framework?

A) Women B) Scheduled Castes C) Princely states D) Anglo-Indians

💡 C) Princely states

Q35: The deliberations in the Constituent Assembly were primarily focused on which of the following issues?

A) Centralization of power B) Fundamental rights, federalism, and governance C) Extension of British rule D) Military and defense policies

💡 B) Fundamental rights, federalism, and governance

Q36: The Committee that shaped the provisions for minority rights and protections in the Indian Constitution was chaired by:

A) Nehru B) Sardar Patel C) B.R. Ambedkar D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

💡 B) Sardar Patel

Q37: The inclusion of which leader ensured the representation of the Scheduled Castes in the Assembly’s debates on social justice?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad C) B.R. Ambedkar D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

💡 C) B.R. Ambedkar

Q38: The Constituent Assembly functioned for how many days of open debate?

A) 150 B) 200 C) 165 D) 180

💡 C) 165

Q39: The drafting of the Indian Constitution was influenced by various global models. Which of the following countries was an important source of inspiration?

A) France B) United States C) Germany D) China

💡 B) United States

Q40: Which of the following provisions in the Indian Constitution guarantees religious freedom?

A) Article 370 B) Article 25–28 C) Article 21 D) Article 19

💡 B) Article 25–28

Q41: The approach of the Constituent Assembly in its deliberations can best be described as:

A) Authoritarian B) Consensus-driven C) Exclusive D) Military-led

💡 B) Consensus-driven

Q42: What was the primary criticism regarding the election process of the Constituent Assembly?

A) It was based on direct elections B) It had limited franchise, excluding a majority of the population C) It was fully inclusive of all social groups D) It was based on a universal adult franchise

💡 B) It had limited franchise, excluding a majority of the population

Q43: Which political party’s boycott after July 1947 reduced Muslim representation in the Constituent Assembly?

A) Indian National Congress B) Communist Party of India C) Muslim League D) All India Hindu Mahasabha

💡 C) Muslim League

Q44: How were the representatives from princely states selected for the Constituent Assembly?

A) They were directly elected B) They were nominated by rulers C) They were appointed by the British government D) They were selected by provincial legislatures

💡 B) They were nominated by rulers

Q45: What was the concern raised due to the overwhelming dominance of the Indian National Congress in the Constituent Assembly?

A) It led to a multi-party system B) It sidelined minority voices C) It made the Assembly more inclusive D) It gave equal importance to all communities

💡 B) It sidelined minority voices

Q46: How many members of the Constituent Assembly participated in the final signing of the Constitution?

A) 211 B) 299 C) 284 D) 165

💡 C) 284

Q47: Which of the following was NOT a feature of the composition of the Constituent Assembly?

A) Initially 389 members B) Inclusion of marginalized groups like Scheduled Castes and women C) Direct elections for all members D) Provincial and princely state representation

💡 C) Direct elections for all members

Q48: Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) B.R. Ambedkar D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

💡 C) B.R. Ambedkar

Q49: What was one of the primary challenges faced by the Constituent Assembly in drafting the Indian Constitution?

A) Lack of legal experts B) Lack of women’s participation C) Partition and communal violence D) Delay in the adoption of the Constitution

💡 C) Partition and communal violence

Q50: How many sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold to debate and finalize the Constitution?

A) 22 B) 11 C) 165 D) 299

💡 B) 11

Q51: Which of the following provisions in the Indian Constitution addresses the rights of minorities?

A) Article 14 B) Article 15 C) Article 25-30 D) Article 370

💡 C) Article 25-30

Q52: What was the primary function of the 22 committees formed by the Constituent Assembly?

A) To make laws on behalf of the government B) To conduct elections C) To address specific constitutional issues and prepare reports D) To manage financial matters

💡 C) To address specific constitutional issues and prepare reports

Q53: Which of the following challenges affected the timely functioning of the Constituent Assembly?

A) Lengthy debates on trivial issues B) Delayed participation of princely states C) Clear political consensus from all parties D) Lack of a drafting committee

💡 B) Delayed participation of princely states

Q54: Who played a significant role in the integration of princely states into India’s federal structure?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad D) B.R. Ambedkar

💡 B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Q55: What impact did the Muslim League’s boycott have on the discussions in the Constituent Assembly?

A) It led to more inclusive debates B) It increased the influence of minority communities C) It limited debates on communal issues D) It resulted in the rejection of separate electorates

💡 C) It limited debates on communal issues

Q56: The Indian Constitution was adopted on:

A) December 9, 1946 B) January 26, 1950 C) August 15, 1947 D) November 26, 1949

💡 D) November 26, 1949

Q57: How did the leadership of Rajendra Prasad, B.R. Ambedkar, and Jawaharlal Nehru influence the Constituent Assembly?

A) They ensured a consensus-driven approach, balancing diverse views B) They imposed their own views without consideration of others C) They were uninvolved in the committee discussions D) They focused primarily on economic matters

💡 A) They ensured a consensus-driven approach, balancing diverse views

Q58: Which of the following was a key feature of the deliberative process of the Constituent Assembly?

A) It was mainly focused on economic reforms B) It included extensive open debates over 165 days C) It relied on quick decisions with limited debate D) It focused on military matters

💡 B) It included extensive open debates over 165 days

Q59: Which section of the Indian Constitution provides for the rights of marginalized communities like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

A) Articles 14-17 B) Articles 25-30 C) Articles 15(4) and 16(4) D) Articles 370-371

💡 C) Articles 15(4) and 16(4)

Q60: The composition of the Constituent Assembly was significant because it:

A) Was dominated by a single political party B) Included representatives from all communities and regions, ensuring broad-based representation C) Excluded members from marginalized groups D) Focused solely on legal issues

💡 B) Included representatives from all communities and regions, ensuring broad-based representation

Q61: The process of drafting the Indian Constitution was largely shaped by:

A) The British government B) Indian intellectuals and political leaders C) Regional leaders only D) The Indian Army

💡 B) Indian intellectuals and political leaders