Making Of The Constitution

Question 1

Who were the leaders of the freedom movement who dominated the continent assembly?

Answer 1

Dr. Ranjedra Pasad
Pt.Jawaharlal Nehru
Dr. BR Ambedkar
Sardar Patel
Maulana Azad
Vijayalaxmi Pandit
Sarojini Naidu

Question 2

Who was the president of the Constituent assembly ?

Answer 2

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Question 3

Who was elected as chairman of the Drafting Committee?

Answer 3

Dr. BR. Ambetkar

Question 4

Describe the old draft of the constitution.

Answer 4

1. Formed by Motilal Nehru and 8 other Congress Leaders in 1928
2. Congress discussed it at the Karachi session
3. Accepted basic features like Universal Adult Franchise, right to freedom and equality and protection of rights of minorities

Question 5

How did the Constitution come into effect?

Answer 5

1. Original version was considerably modified.
2. Approved by the constituent assembly on 26 November 1949
3. Came into effect on 26 January 1950 (Republic day)