Imp Events Flashcards
(22 cards)
Who first proposed the idea of the Constituent Assembly in India?
M.N. Roy
First proposed in 1934
In which year did the Indian National Congress first demand a Constituent Assembly?
1935
What significant event related to the Constituent Assembly occurred in 1936?
J L Nehru’s speech in Lucknow session
What was the outcome of the August Offer by Linlithgow in 1940?
Demand for Constituent Assembly accepted but rejected by Congress & Muslim League
When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?
9 Dec. 1946
How many members were present at the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly?
211 members
What significant resolution was introduced by J L Nehru on 13 Dec. 1946?
Objective Resolution
When was the Objective Resolution adopted?
22 Jan. 1947
How many major and minor committees were formed for the drafting process?
Major 8 & Minor 13
On what date was the National Flag adopted?
22 July 1947
When did India join the Commonwealth?
May 1949
What significant national symbols were adopted on 24 Jan. 1950?
- National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) by Ravindranath Tagore
- National Song (Vande Mantram) by Bakim Chatterjee
How many people signed the Indian Constitution?
284 people
Who was elected as the first President of India?
Rajendra Prasad
When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
26 Nov. 1949
What was established on 26 Jan. 1950?
Provisional Parliament enforced
What was the date of the first draft of the Indian Constitution?
9-23 Dec. 1946
What were the dates for the 10th draft of the Indian Constitution?
6-17 Oct. 1949
What were the dates for the 11th draft of the Indian Constitution?
14-26 Nov. 1949
When was the final draft of the Indian Constitution completed?
4 Nov. 1949
When was the drafting committee for the Indian Constitution formed?
29 Aug. 1947
Fill in the blank: The last sitting of the Constituent Assembly included _______ female members.
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