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What was formed as per the Cabinet Mission Plan in 1946?

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Constituent Assembly

The Cabinet Mission Plan aimed to create a framework for the governance of India and led to the establishment of the Constituent Assembly.

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Who was the Chairman of the Cabinet Mission Plan?

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Member Pathic Lawrence (Chairman) A V Alexander Stafford Cripps

This refers to the leadership structure of the Constituent Assembly.

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What committee was formed to draft the Constitution?

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Drafting Committee

The Drafting Committee was responsible for formulating the Constitution of India.

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Who was the head of the Drafting Committee?

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B.R. Ambedkar

B.R. Ambedkar is often referred to as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

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When was the First Constituent Assembly meeting held?

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9 December 1946

This was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly after its formation.

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When was the Objective Resolution made?

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13 Dec 1946, adopted as preamble on 22Jan 1947

The Objective Resolution laid the foundation for the Constitution and was a point of contention during the assembly discussions.

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What was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly?

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389 members; 296 elected from British India 93 nominated from Princely States

This number represents the total membership of the Constituent Assembly formed in India.

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Who chaired the Rules and Procedure Committee?

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D. Rajendra Prasad

Rajendra Prasad later became the first President of India.

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What role did Sardar Patel play in the Constituent Assembly?

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Chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee

Sardar Patel was instrumental in integrating various provinces into the Indian Union.

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Which committee was responsible for examining the draft of the Constitution?

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Special Committee to examine the Draft, headed by JL Nehru

This committee reviewed the draft before it was finalized for approval.

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Who headed the Finance & Staff Committee?

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Rajendra Prasad

The Finance Committee focused on the financial structure and provisions necessary for the governance of India.

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True or False: The Constituent Assembly was formed in 1945.

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False

The Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946 as a result of the Cabinet Mission Plan.

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Who was G V Mavalankar?

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First lok sabha speaker, headed the committee on the functions of the constituent assembly

The Speaker played a critical role in maintaining order and decorum during the assembly sessions.

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Who headed the Advisory Committee on fundamental rights minorities and tribal and excluded areas?

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Sardar Patel

This committee played a key role in defining the fundamental rights guaranteed to Indian citizens.

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How many major and minor committees were there?

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8 Major 13 Minor

The Linguistic Commission was tasked with examining the linguistic diversity in India.

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Who was responsible for the Committee on the National Flag?

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Rajendra Prasad

This committee was tasked with designing and establishing the national flag of India.

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Who headed the house committee

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Pattabhi Sitaramayya

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Who headed the order of business committee

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K M Munshi

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Who headed the commission on linguistic provision

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SK Dar

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Who headed the ad hoc committee on Supreme Court

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S Varadachari

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How many members were there in drafting committee

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7 members
Ambedkar
Ayyar
Ayyangar
Saadullah
Munshi
BL Mitter replaced by N Madhav Rau
Khaitan replaced by Krishnamachari

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When was drafting committee formed

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29 August 1947

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When was the first draft of the constitution

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9 to 23 December 1946

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When was the 10th draft of the constitution

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6 to 17 October 1949

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The final draft of the constitution
9 November 1949
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Calligraphy of Constitution
Prem Bihari Narain Raizada (English) Vasant Kumar Vaidya (Hindi?
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Decorators of Constitution
Raammanohar Sinha Nandlal Bose
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Constitution maker
Rajendra Prasad (President) Sachidanand Sinha (temporary President)
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Legal Advisor
B N Rao
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Lawmaker
G V Mavalankar(President) Krishnamachari, HC Mukherjee (Vice)
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Chief Draftsman
SN Mukherjee
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When was the national flag adopted
22 July 1947
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When did India become the member of the Commonwealth
May 1949
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National Anthem adopted on
24 January 1950
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Which country's concepts were borrowed for the Preamble?
USA
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From which country was the language of the Preamble borrowed?
Australia
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What type of government does the Preamble establish?
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic & Republic
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What are the key objectives mentioned in the Preamble?
* Justice- Social, Economic, Political * Liberty-Thought, Expression, Worship, Faith, Belief * Equality- Status & Opportunity * Fraternity
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True or False: The Preamble can be amended.
True
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What significant case determined that the Preamble cannot be amended?
Berubari Union Case (1960)
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Which case ruled that the Preamble can be amended?
Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
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How many Articles, Parts, and Schedules were there when the Constitution was formed?
395 Articles, 22 Parts, 8 Schedules At present 25 parts 12 Schedules
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What does the 73rd Amendment 1992 pertain to?
Panchayati Raj
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What does the 74th Amendment pertain to?
Municipalities
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As of now, how many Parts, Articles, and Schedules does the Constitution have?
25 Parts, 12 Schedules
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Which languages were added to the Constitution?
* Sindhi 21CA * Konkani 71 CA * Manipuri * Nepali * Bodo 92CA * Dogri * Maithili * Santhali
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What is the significance of the 42nd Amendment?
Added Integrity Socialist and Secular to preamble
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When was the defection law introduced
In 52nd CA 1985
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What features of the Constitution have been taken from UK
Parliamentary form of Government rule of law Writs Bicameral parliament single citizenship legislative procedures
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What is the Source of Constitution?
Government of India Act 1935: Supreme Court Provisions, public service commission and office of governor ## Footnote Refers to the constitutional framework and the fundamental legal structure of India.
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What is the structure of governance in Canada?
Federalism , Centre appoints governor, Residuary Power to Centre and Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court ## Footnote Explains Canada's federal system where central authorities appoint provincial governments.
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Features taken from USA in the constitution
Fundamental rights impeachment post of vice president Judiciary review equal protection of law independent judiciary
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Features taken from Australia the constitution
Concurrent list freedom of trade and Commerce joint sitting of two houses and division of power between centre and state
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Features that are taken from Ireland in the Indian Constitution
Dpsp nomination of members in Rajya Sabha
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Features adopted from Germany
Financial emergency suspension of rights during emergency presidents power during emergency
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Fundamental duties are taken from which country
Russia: ideals of justice and five years plan
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Procedure of amendments is adopted from
South Africa
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Attorney General of India is mentioned in which article of the Constitution
Article 76 Duty of Advocate General of India is mentioned in 165
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Which article promotes Educational and economical interests of SC, ST and other weaker sections
Article 46
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Which article explains the executive power of Union and State
Article 257
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Which state created policy in 2022 for senior citizens on the basis of article 41
Tamil Nadu
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Which statement best reflects the chief purpose of the Constitution of a country
It defines and limits the powers of government
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Which article of the constitution of India relates to the President of India for financial emergency
Article 360
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Article 356
Confers power upon the president to be exercise only where he is satisfied that a situation has Horizon where the state government cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution
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The president can declare in emergency only on the basis of a written request by the cabinet headed by the Prime Minister. which article
Article 352
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Which article grants power to president to appoint Judges of Supreme Court
124(2)
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Republic feature is borrowed from
French Constitution
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Which constitutional amendment Act has added the right to education provision in Indian Constitution
86th
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Article 29 is
Protection of Language of minorities
70
Article 19
Freedom of speech
71
Article 18
Abolition of titles
72
Article 26
Freedom to manage religious affairs
73
When was the first constituent assembly election held in India
1946
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Who Formed CPI Party
MN Roy 1920
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Chief draftsman of constituent assembly
SN Mukherjee
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Concept of Rule of Law was propounded by whom
A V Dicey
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Which Chief Justice of India has acted as president of India
Mohammad Hidayatullah
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A person who is not a member of parliament can hold a ministry for how long
6 month
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Which authority holds the contingency fund of India on behalf of President of India
Finance secretary
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Which is not a bulwark of the constitution
Attorney General of India
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Before attaining full statehood which state was categorised as an autonomous state
Meghalaya
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What is the maximum period for which President's Rule can be imposed in a state
3 years
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Which constitutional Amendment added the 11th schedule to the Indian Constitution
73rd constitutional amendment
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Article 226 of Indian constitution deals with
High Court
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What is the Maximum strength of elected members of the Lok Sabha from the union territories of India
20
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The committee on constitutional amendments by the president of the Indian National Congress popularly known as the Swaran Singh committee recommended
Fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution
87
What is the tenure of chief election commissioner of India
6 years up to 65 years old
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Which article under the constitution deals with composition of house of the people or Lok Sabha
Article 81
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Article 110
Definition of money bill
90
Article 129
Supreme Court to be a court of record
91
Article 66
Election of vice president
92
Who appoints the judges of the high court of States
President
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The concept of procedure established by law in the constitution of India has been borrowed from which country
Japan
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What should be the minimum population of urban local bodies to constitute what commission in municipalities
3 lacs
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Which president used suspensive veto power for the first time
APJ Abdul Kalam
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For India who is the ex officio governor of board of Governors of the IMF
Finance Minister
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Which bill gives the government the right to finance funds from consolidated fund for use in a financial year
Appropriation bill
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Who has the constitutional authority to summon a joint session of parliament
President
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The salary and allowance of the prime minister of India is determined by
Parliament
100
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Which is a non constitutional body of India
State Human Right Commission
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As per the census 2011 what is the percentage of scheduled tribes in India's total population
8.6%
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The council of ministers shall not exceed ______ % of the total number of members of the Assembly of States
15
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Which article of the Constitution provides power to the President for promulgating ordinances
Article 123
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Article 77
Executive action shall be done in the name of President
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Which is the Non federal feature of Indian Constitution
Single Constitution
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Who while praising the amending feature of the Indian Constitution said that this variety in the amending process is wise but is redly found
K C Wheare
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Which article of the Constitution of India expressly provides that the president is eligible for re-election
Article 57

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