Making Of Constitution

Question 1

When was the idea of a Constituent Assembly first proposed and by whom?

Answer 1

In 1934 by M.N. Roy (a pioneer of Communist movement in India).

Question 2

Which British plan accepted the demand for a Constituent Assembly?

Answer 2

August Offer of 1940.

Question 3

Which plan proposed the composition and setting up of the Constituent Assembly?

Answer 3

Cabinet Mission Plan (1946).

Question 4

What was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly as per Cabinet Mission Plan?

Answer 4

389 members.

Question 5

How were the members of the Constituent Assembly elected?

Answer 5

Indirectly elected by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.

Question 6

How many members actually attended the first session of the Constituent Assembly?

Answer 6

207 members.

Question 7

When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?

Answer 7

9 December 1946.

Question 8

Who was elected as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly?

Answer 8

Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha.

Question 9

Who was elected as the permanent President (Chairman) of the Constituent Assembly?

Answer 9

Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Question 10

Who was the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly?

Answer 10

B.N. Rau.

Question 11

Which event led to the reorganization of the Constituent Assembly in 1947?

Answer 11

Partition of India.

Question 12

What was the final number of members in the Constituent Assembly after reorganization?

Answer 12

299 members.

Question 13

Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?

Answer 13

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Question 14

When was the Drafting Committee appointed?

Answer 14

29 August 1947.

Question 15

How many members were there in the Drafting Committee?

Answer 15

7 members.

Question 16

When was the Constitution of India adopted?

Answer 16

26 November 1949.

Question 17

When did the Constitution come into force?

Answer 17

26 January 1950.

Question 18

Which date is celebrated as Constitution Day?

Answer 18

26 November.

Question 19

What was the time taken to draft the Constitution?

Answer 19

2 years, 11 months, 18 days.

Question 20

How many sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold?

Answer 20

11 sessions over 165 days.

Question 21

Which body performed the functions of the legislative body during the transition period?

Answer 21

Constituent Assembly itself acted as Central Legislature (Legislative Assembly).

Question 22

Name any 2 women members of the Constituent Assembly.

Answer 22

Vijayalakshmi Pandit, Sarojini Naidu.

Question 23

Was the Constitution adopted unanimously?

Answer 23

No, it was passed with majority; few Muslim League members abstained.

Question 24

What is the significance of Objective Resolution?

Answer 24

It laid the ideological foundation of the Constitution; moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 Dec 1946.

Question 25

When was the Objective Resolution adopted?

Answer 25

22 January 1947.

Question 26

Which provision was borrowed from the Objective Resolution into the Preamble?

Answer 26

Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic and justice, liberty, equality, fraternity.

Question 27

Did the Constituent Assembly have sovereign power?

Answer 27

Yes, after Indian Independence Act 1947, the Assembly became a sovereign body.

Question 28

Did the Constitution derive legitimacy from British Parliament?

Answer 28

No, it derived legitimacy from the people of India (as stated in the Preamble).

Question 29

Was the Indian Constitution merely a copy of the Government of India Act 1935?

Answer 29

No, while it borrowed structure, it was original in spirit and scope.

Question 30

Why was 26 January chosen as Republic Day?

Answer 30

To commemorate the declaration of Purna Swaraj on 26 January 1930.

Question 31

Was the Constituent Assembly a representative body?

Answer 31

Yes, though indirectly elected, it had members from all regions, religions, and communities.

Question 32

Was it a sovereign body before 15 August 1947?

Answer 32

No, it became sovereign only after enactment of the Indian Independence Act 1947.

Question 33

Was the Constituent Assembly dominated by any party?

Answer 33

Yes, dominated by Indian National Congress.

Question 34

What role did princely states play in Constituent Assembly?

Answer 34

Some princely states joined and sent representatives, but not all participated initially.

Question 35

Did the Constituent Assembly function as a Constitution-making body only?

Answer 35

No, it also acted as Central Legislature (parliament) till 1950.

Question 36

What was the Indian Independence Act’s impact on the Assembly?

Answer 36

It made the Constituent Assembly a sovereign body, free to frame any Constitution.

Question 37

Was there any provision for amendment during the making of Constitution?

Answer 37

Yes, numerous clauses were debated, revised, and modified before final adoption.

Question 38

What ensured the democratic nature of Indian Constitution?

Answer 38

Open debates, inclusion of minorities, adoption of universal adult franchise, and Objective Resolution.

Question 39

How was the Draft Constitution published?

Answer 39

In February 1948, it was published for public comments for 8 months.

Question 40

Which key debates were held in Constituent Assembly?

Answer 40

On federal structure, language, fundamental rights, minorities, citizenship, etc.

Question 41

What is constitutional morality?

Answer 41

Adhere to principles of constitution

Question 42

What are elements of Constitutional morality?

Answer 42

Rol Due process of law Equality Preamble Justice

Question 43

Definition of state?

Answer 43

Population Government Territory Sovereignty

Question 44

Constitutionalism is defined by SC in which case?

Answer 44

Rameshwar prasad vs uoi 2006

Question 45

Do constitution ensures constitutionalism?

Answer 45

No, SR Chaudhari vs st of punjab 2001

Question 46

What is constitutionalism?

Answer 46

Limited govt/ rol

Question 47

What is constitution?

Answer 47

Basic rule for political structure