Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the "Constituent Assembly" elections: 1. Members were chosen by direct election by the people of India. 2. Members were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies. 3. The Provincial Legislative Assemblies were established under the Indian Independence Act, 1947. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following features was NOT borrowed from the British Constitution?
Which provision of the Indonesian Constitution is cited as an example of an enabling provision?
Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Objectives Resolution?
The "Objectives Resolution" moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946: 1. Defined the aims of the Constituent Assembly. 2. Declared India to be an independent Sovereign Republic. 3. Guaranteed safeguards for minorities and backward classes. 4. Established the exact federal structure of the Union immediately. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following was NOT a principle declared in the Objectives Resolution?
Consider the following statements regarding the fundamental nature of a Constitution: 1. It prevents any form of coordination amongst members of a society. 2. It ensures that the rules promulgated are known to all members and are enforceable. 3. It specifies the basic allocation of power in a society. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of political theory, how does a Constitution contribute to the "Fundamental Identity" of a people? 1. It mandates that the moral identity of the people must be based on religious texts. 2. It creates a collective political identity by agreeing to a basic set of norms. 3. It mandates that ethnic identity must be the sole criterion for citizenship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the promulgation of the Indian Constitution: 1. It was not subjected to a full-fledged national referendum before adoption. 2. It lacked public credibility as the leaders were not popularly elected. 3. The final document reflected a broad national consensus at the time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding "Balanced Institutional Design" in a constitution: 1. It concentrates all power in a single institution to ensure stability. 2. It involves horizontal fragmentation of power across different institutions. 3. It strikes a balance between rigidity and flexibility. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The composition of the Constituent Assembly of India was formulated according to the proposals of:
Consider the following statements regarding the allocation of seats in the Constituent Assembly under the Cabinet Mission Plan: 1. Seats were allotted to Provinces and Princely States roughly in the ratio of 1:100. 2. Seats in each Province were distributed among three main communities: Muslims, Sikhs, and General. 3. Representatives of Princely States were directly elected by the people. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
How were the representatives of each community in the Provincial Legislative Assemblies elected to the Constituent Assembly?
Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Constituent Assembly after the Partition: 1. The number of members in the Assembly was reduced to 299. 2. The Congress party occupied less than fifty % of the seats. 3. The Assembly included twenty-eight members from the Scheduled Castes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which provision of the Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly with virtually no debate?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Committee) | List II (Chairperson) A. Drafting Committee | 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad B. Union Powers Committee | 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar C. Rules of Procedure Committee | 3. Sardar Patel D. Provincial Constitution Committee | 4. Jawaharlal Nehru
Consider the following pairs regarding provisions borrowed from other constitutions: | Provision | Source Constitution 1. | First Past the Post | British Constitution 2. | Directive Principles | Irish Constitution 3. | Residual Powers | United States Constitution 4. | Liberty, Equality, Fraternity | French Constitution How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
From which country's constitution did India borrow the features of Judicial Review and independence of the judiciary?
Consider the following statements about the timeline of the Indian Constitution: 1. The Constituent Assembly held its first sitting on 15 August 1947. 2. The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949. 3. The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
How did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar justify the "borrowing" of provisions from other constitutions?
Consider the following pairs regarding the "Mode of Promulgation" and its impact: | Scenario | Likely Outcome 1. | Constitution crafted by military leaders | Remains defunct 2. | Constitution crafted by unpopular leaders | Lacks ability to carry people 3. | Constitution born from popular national movements | Enormous legitimacy 4. | Constitution subjected to referendum | Automatic failure How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Cabinet Mission Plan" allocation: 1. The Princely States were allotted a minimum of 93 seats. 2. The Provinces were to elect 500 members. 3. The seats were distributed to ensure equal representation for all religions regardless of population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Why is the Indian Constitution described as a "living document"?
Consider the following statements about the "Inheritance of the Nationalist Movement": 1. The Constituent Assembly gave concrete shape to principles forged during the freedom struggle. 2. The shape of government was decided instantly without any prior debate during the freedom struggle. 3. The Objectives Resolution was a summary of these inherited principles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding the "Procedures" of the Constituent Assembly: | Feature | Description 1. | Public Reason | Emphasis on discussion and reasoned argument 2. | Committees | Chaired by the same person to ensure uniformity 3. | Consensus | Attempt to reach agreement detrimental to no particular interest 4. | Press Access | Sessions were open to the press and public How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Fourth Function" of a Constitution: 1. It is to strictly limit the government to police functions only. 2. It is to create conditions for a just society. 3. The Directive Principles of State Policy in India are an example of this function. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Nepal Constitution" experience: 1. Nepal has had multiple constitutions since 1948. 2. The 1990 constitution was drafted by a popularly elected constituent assembly. 3. The 2015 constitution was adopted after Nepal emerged as a democratic republic. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The "Fundamental Rights" in the Indian Constitution were primarily inspired by the Bill of Rights of which country?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Objective Resolution": 1. It was moved by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. 2. It envisaged that territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units. 3. It declared that all people of India shall be guaranteed social, economic, and political justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the sources of the Indian Constitution, which of the following concepts was borrowed from the French Constitution?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Institution of the Speaker" in the Indian Constitution: 1. It was an original innovation of the Indian Constituent Assembly. 2. It was adapted from the British Constitution. 3. It was adapted from the United States Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding the "Constituent Assembly" timeline: | Event | Date 1. | First Sitting | 9 December 1946 2. | Reassembly for divided India | 14 August 1947 3. | Final Passing of Constitution | 26 November 1949 4. | Signing by members | 24 January 1950 How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Single Transferable Vote" system: 1. It was used for the election of representatives from the Provincial Legislative Assemblies. 2. It was used for the direct election of members from the Princely States. 3. It ensures proportional representation of different communities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed the distribution of seats in each Province among which three main communities?
Consider the following statements regarding the "United Kingdom's Constitution": 1. It is a single compact document. 2. It comprises a series of documents and decisions taken collectively. 3. It does not exist in written form at all. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Drafting Committee": 1. It was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman. 3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad praised Dr. Ambedkar's zeal and devotion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the Objectives Resolution, the territorial integrity of the Republic shall be maintained in accordance with:
Consider the following statements regarding the "Canadian Constitution" borrowings: 1. A quasi-federal form of government. 2. The idea of Fundamental Duties. 3. The idea of a federal system with a strong central government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The concept of "Directive Principles of State Policy" was borrowed from the constitution of:
Consider the following statements regarding the "Law-making procedure": 1. It was adapted from the French Constitution. 2. It involves the passage of bills through both Houses of Parliament. 3. It requires the assent of the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?