Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution

Total Questions: 70

31. When was the first session of the constituent assembly held? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

Correct Answer: (b) 9 December, 1946
Solution:The Indian Constituent Assembly was established with the commencement of its first meeting on December 9, 1946. The first session of the Constituent Assembly began on 9 December 1946, and ended on 23 December, 1946.

The session was attended by 207 Members (according to Rajya Sabha Website). In the fifth meeting, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid down the objective resolution.

32. When did the Indian Constituent Assembly meet for the first time? [U.P.P.C.S (Mains) 2011]

Correct Answer: (c) 9 December, 1946
Solution:The Indian Constitution was made by the Constituent Assembly, which came into existence as per the provisions of the Cabinet Mission of May 1946. Its task was to formulate a Constitution for facilitating the appropriate transfer of sovereign power from British authorities to Indian hands.
  • 9 December 1946: The Constituent Assembly sat for the first time.
  • 11 December 1946: Rajendra Prasad as President, Harendra Coomar Mookerjee and V.T. Krishnamachari as the Vice Presidents were elected, and B. N. Rau as Constitutional legal advisor was appointed.
  • 13 December 1946: Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the famous "Objective Resolution" in the Assembly, which laid down the philosophy of the Constitution of India.
  • 22 January 1947: The Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Assembly.
  • July 1947-Indian Independence act, 1947: The Act made the following changes in the position of the Constituent Assembly:

The Assembly was given complete autonomy and the power to draft any Constitution it chose. The Act gave the Assembly the authority to annul or amend any law passed by the British Parliament regarding India. The Assembly was also given legislative authority. As a result, the Assembly was elected as India's first free Parliament (Dominion Legislature). Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided over meetings of the Assembly as the Constituent body, and G.V. Mavlankar presided over those of the Assembly as the Legislative body.

  • July-October 1947: Preparation of the first draft by the Constitutional advisor, Constitutional Advisor started putting together the first draft of the Constitution by aligning the reports already discussed and adopted.
  • 22 July 1947: The Constituent Assembly adopted the National flag.
  • October 1947- February 1948: Deliberations in Drafting Committee and resultant draft Constitution, Drafting committee produced the draft Constitution by February 21, 1948, which contained 315 Articles and 8 Schedules.
  • 4 November 1948-9 November 1948 (First reading): Drafting committee published the draft Constitution of India in February 1948. The draft was introduced in the Assembly in November 1948.
  • 15 November 1948-17 October 1949 (Second reading): Clause-by-clause draft discussion was conducted in the Assembly.
  • May 1949: The Constituent Assembly accepted and approved India's membership of the British Commonwealth.
  • 14 November 1949-26 November 1949 (Third reading): The Assembly finished the third reading.
  • 26 November 1949: The Constituent Assembly passed and adopted the Constitution of India.
  • 24 January 1950: The Constituent Assembly elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India and, adopted the National anthem and National song.

33. In which meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India did Jawaharlal Nehru laid down the objective resolution? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre), 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Fifth
Solution:On 13 December, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru introduced Objective Resolution, in the fifth meeting of the first session of the Constituent Assembly. Which gave accurate philosophy and guiding principles for constitution-making and later on took the form of the preamble to the constitution of India.

The following is a summary of these resolutions:

  • India is a sovereign, independent republic
  • India should be a union comprising former British Indian territory, Indian States, and additional areas outside of British India and the Indian States that choose to join the Union
  • The territories that comprise the Union shall be autonomous units, exercising all powers and responsibilities of government and administration save those designated to or vested in the Union
  • All sovereign and independent India's powers and authority, as well as its constitution, should derive from the people
  • All Indians must be guaranteed social, economic, and political fairness; equality of position and opportunity; equality before the law; and basic freedoms of expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action-subject to the law and public morality
  • Minorities, backward and tribal communities, the poor and other disadvantaged groups must be well protected
  • The territorial integrity of the Republic, as well as its sovereign rights on land, sea and air, should be preserved in accordance with civilised country justice and law
  • The country would contribute fully and

34. When did Nehru introduce the "Objective Resolution" in the constituent Assembly? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre.) 2022]

Correct Answer: (d) 13 December, 1946
Solution:Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the historic "Objectives Resolution" in the Assembly on December 13, 1946. It established the principles and foundation of the constitutional framework.

The Assembly, on January 22, 1947, unanimously adopted this Resolution, it had an impact on how the constitution ultimately came to be and all of its later phases. Its amended form serves as the Preamble to the current Constitution.

The following is a summary of these resolutions:

  • India is a sovereign, independent republic
  • India should be a union comprising former British Indian territory, Indian States, and additional areas outside of British India and the Indian States that choose to join the Union
  • The territories that comprise the Union shall be autonomous units, exercising all powers and responsibilities of government and administration save those designated to or vested in the Union
  • All sovereign and independent India's powers and authority, as well as its constitution, should derive from the people
  • All Indians must be guaranteed social, economic, and political fairness; equality of position and opportunity; equality before the law; and basic freedoms of expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action-subject to the law and public morality
  • Minorities, backward and tribal communities, the poor and other disadvantaged groups must be well protected
  • The territorial integrity of the Republic, as well as its sovereign rights on land, sea and air, should be preserved in accordance with civilised country justice and law
  • The country would contribute fully and

35. The resolution for giving a Constitution to India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (b) 22 January, 1947
Solution:On 22 January, 1947, a resolution for the Constitution of India was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly, which was presented by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December, 1946.

The following is a summary of these resolutions:

  • India is a sovereign, independent republic
  • India should be a union comprising former British Indian territory, Indian States, and additional areas outside of British India and the Indian States that choose to join the Union
  • The territories that comprise the Union shall be autonomous units, exercising all powers and responsibilities of government and administration save those designated to or vested in the Union
  • All sovereign and independent India's powers and authority, as well as its constitution, should derive from the people
  • All Indians must be guaranteed social, economic, and political fairness; equality of position and opportunity; equality before the law; and basic freedoms of expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action-subject to the law and public morality
  • Minorities, backward and tribal communities, the poor and other disadvantaged groups must be well protected
  • The territorial integrity of the Republic, as well as its sovereign rights on land, sea and air, should be preserved in accordance with civilised country justice and law
  • The country would contribute fully and

36. Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
Solution:The proceedings of the Constituent Assembly started with the Objectives Resolution presented by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December, 1946. The Objective Resolution was unanimously passed on 22 January, 1947, Later, this Objective Resolution became the foundation of the Preamble of the Constitution.

The following is a summary of these resolutions:

  • India is a sovereign, independent republic
  • India should be a union comprising former British Indian territory, Indian States, and additional areas outside of British India and the Indian States that choose to join the Union
  • The territories that comprise the Union shall be autonomous units, exercising all powers and responsibilities of government and administration save those designated to or vested in the Union
  • All sovereign and independent India's powers and authority, as well as its constitution, should derive from the people
  • All Indians must be guaranteed social, economic, and political fairness; equality of position and opportunity; equality before the law; and basic freedoms of expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action-subject to the law and public morality
  • Minorities, backward and tribal communities, the poor and other disadvantaged groups must be well protected
  • The territorial integrity of the Republic, as well as its sovereign rights on land, sea and air, should be preserved in accordance with civilised country justice and law
  • The country would contribute fully and

37. Who of the following presented the objectives resolution? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) Pr. Jawaharlal Nehru
Solution:The proceedings of the Constituent Assembly started with the Objectives Resolution presented by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December, 1946. The Objective Resolution was unanimously passed on 22 January, 1947, Later, this Objective Resolution became the foundation of the Preamble of the Constitution.

The following is a summary of these resolutions:

  • India is a sovereign, independent republic
  • India should be a union comprising former British Indian territory, Indian States, and additional areas outside of British India and the Indian States that choose to join the Union
  • The territories that comprise the Union shall be autonomous units, exercising all powers and responsibilities of government and administration save those designated to or vested in the Union
  • All sovereign and independent India's powers and authority, as well as its constitution, should derive from the people
  • All Indians must be guaranteed social, economic, and political fairness; equality of position and opportunity; equality before the law; and basic freedoms of expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action-subject to the law and public morality
  • Minorities, backward and tribal communities, the poor and other disadvantaged groups must be well protected
  • The territorial integrity of the Republic, as well as its sovereign rights on land, sea and air, should be preserved in accordance with civilised country justice and law
  • The country would contribute fully and

38. In relation to formation of the Constitution of India which of the following sentences is/are correct- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

1. Resolution of objectives by Nehru affected the making of the Constitution.

2. Preamble fulfils various important objectives/aims.

3. Peoples of India ordered/directed the Constitution

4. Head of the state is elected by the people directly.

Correct Answer: (a) 1.2 and 3
Solution:Under the Indian Constitution, the head of the State, i.e the President, is not elected by people directly but by people's representatives which include elected members of both the Houses of Parliament, elected member of the State Legislative Assemblies of all the States including Union Territories, the other three Sentences are correct.

39. How many Sessions of the Indian Constituent Assembly were conducted for the formulation of Indian Constitution? [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) 12
Solution:The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution. During this period, there were 11 sessions covering a total of 165 days.

On 26 November 1949, the last day of the 11th session, the constitution was adopted. Apart from these eleven sessions, one more meeting was held on 24 January, 1950 in which the members appended their signature. So, the nearest correct answer is option (c).

40. Mention the correct date of the last meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018 ]

Correct Answer: (c) 24 Jan. 1950
Solution:The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution. During this period, there were 11 sessions covering a total of 165 days.

On 26 November 1949, the last day of the 11th session, the constitution was adopted. Apart from these eleven sessions, one more meeting was held on 24 January, 1950 in which the members appended their signature. So, the nearest correct answer is option (c).