20 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
On which date did the Constituent Assembly of India hold its first meeting?
Answer: (1) 9 December 1946
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly first met on 9 December 1946, with Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha as the temporary President.
Who was elected the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?
Answer: (3) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on 11 December 1946.
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
Answer: (2) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation
The Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947 under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Who moved the 'Objectives Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December 1946?
Answer: (4) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution, which was adopted on 22 January 1947 and later shaped the Preamble.
The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted under which scheme?
Answer: (3) Cabinet Mission Plan
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme of the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946.
The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Constitution of which country?
Answer: (2) Ireland
Explanation
The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
The words 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' were added to the Preamble by which Constitutional Amendment?
Answer: (1) 42nd Amendment
Explanation
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added the words Socialist, Secular and Integrity to the Preamble.
The idea of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Constitution of which country?
Answer: (4) Erstwhile USSR
Explanation
Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Constitution of the erstwhile USSR.
Provisions relating to citizenship, elections and the provisional Parliament came into force on which date?
Answer: (2) 26 November 1949
Explanation
As per Article 394, provisions on citizenship, elections, provisional Parliament and some others came into force on 26 November 1949 itself.
The concept of 'Procedure established by law' in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from which country?
Answer: (3) Japan
Explanation
'Procedure established by law' (Article 21) was borrowed from the Japanese Constitution, whereas 'due process of law' is an American concept.
The provision for suspension of Fundamental Rights during an emergency was borrowed from which constitution?
Answer: (4) Weimar Constitution of Germany
Explanation
Suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergency was borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany.
How many Schedules did the original Constitution of India (1950) contain?
Answer: (1) 8
Explanation
The original Constitution had 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 8 Schedules.
Who presided over the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly as its temporary (provisional) President?
Answer: (2) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, the oldest member, was the temporary President; Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent President on 11 December 1946.
On which date was the 'Objectives Resolution' adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
Answer: (4) 22 January 1947
Explanation
Moved by Nehru on 13 December 1946, the Objectives Resolution was unanimously adopted on 22 January 1947; it later shaped the Preamble.
Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, what was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly?
Answer: (1) 389
Explanation
The Assembly was to have 389 members: 296 from British India and 93 from the princely states; after Partition the number fell to 299.
Match the committees of the Constituent Assembly with their chairmen: A. States Committee B. Steering Committee C. Provincial Constitution Committee D. Order of Business Committee 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 2. K.M. Munshi 3. Jawaharlal Nehru 4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: (4) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
Explanation
Nehru chaired the States Committee, Rajendra Prasad the Steering Committee, Patel the Provincial Constitution Committee and K.M. Munshi the Order of Business Committee.
Who was appointed the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly?
Answer: (4) Sir B.N. Rau
Explanation
Sir B.N. Rau was the Constitutional Adviser and prepared the initial draft; S.N. Mukherjee was the chief draftsman.
How much time did the Constituent Assembly take to frame the Constitution of India?
Answer: (3) 2 years, 11 months and 18 days
Explanation
From 9 December 1946 to 26 November 1949, the Assembly took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days, holding 11 sessions.
On which date did the Constituent Assembly adopt the National Flag?
Answer: (3) 22 July 1947
Explanation
The National Flag was adopted on 22 July 1947; the National Anthem and National Song were adopted on 24 January 1950.
Match the features of the Indian Constitution with the countries from which they were borrowed: A. Concurrent List B. Residuary powers with the Centre C. Procedure for amendment of the Constitution D. Liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble 1. France 2. South Africa 3. Australia 4. Canada
Answer: (2) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Explanation
Concurrent List came from Australia, residuary powers with the Centre from Canada, the amendment procedure from South Africa and liberty-equality-fraternity from France.