Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution

Total Questions: 70

61. B.R. Ambedkar was elected to the Constituent Assembly from- [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

(a) West Bengal
(b) Bombay Presidency
(c) Middle India
(d) Punjab

Correct Answer: (b) Bombay Presidency

Solution:In the preliminary election held in 1946, Dr. Ambedkar was elected from the eastern part of undivided Bengal. Later on, this region became part of Pakistan and then Ambedkar was elected as a member of the Constituent Assembly from Pune seat of Bombay Presidency which was made vacant by the resignation of M.R. Jaikar (of congress), Since Dr. Ambedkar was elected from East Bengal, not West Bengal; so, option (b) is the correct answer.

62. Year of birth and death of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) 1886, 1951
(b) 1891, 1956
(c) 1877, 1961
(d) 1889, 1961

Correct Answer: (b) 1891, 1956

Solution:Dr. Ambedkar, who played a prominent role in drafting the Constitution, was born on 14 April, 1891 at Mahu, Madhya Pradesh and died on 6 December, 1956 at Delhi.

63. Consider the following statements: [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2009]

1. The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act, 1935.

2. The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation to be based on a Union of the Provinces of British India and the Princely States.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution:During the Third Round Table Conference, a plan was presented to finalize the Government of India Act 1935. In this Act, provision was made to form an All India Federation comprising of states of British India and Princely states. From above, it is clear that both statements are true. The Third and last Round Table Conference was organized in November- December 1932 in London' and congress did not participate in the conference.

64. Here are two statements: [U.P. P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

Statement(A): The Constitution of India provides for all necessities of the country.

Reason (R): It is known or called as 'Adopted" Constitution.

In relation to aforesaid which one is true?

(a) (A) and (R) both are true and (R)is correct explanation of (A). explanation of (A).
(b) (A) and (R) both are true but (R) is not the correct
(c) (A) is true but (R) is wrong.
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is true.

Correct Answer: (b) (A) and (R) both are true but (R) is not the correct

Solution:The Indian Constitution is able to provide for all the necessities of the country. It is also well-versed to future prospects as it contains a provision for amendments. On the other hand, it takes views and principles from the constitutions of various other countries. Thus, it may be called as "Adopted Constitution". Thus, both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

65. Deferment of Adult Franchise for fifteen years was advocated in Constituent Assembly by- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Maulana Azad
(d) Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar

Correct Answer: (c) Maulana Azad

Solution:At the time of discussion on the adult franchise, Maulana Azad in the Constituent Assembly pleaded for the Deferment of the Adult Franchise for 15 years, but Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Jawaharlal Nehru strongly supported its adoption.

66. Who amongst the following advised that the Indian National Congress should be disbanded as a political party after the independence of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Jai Prakash Narayan
(c) Acharya Kripalani
(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer: (d) Mahatma Gandhi

Solution:Mahatma Gandhi suggested that the Indian National Congress was formed only to achieve Independence and should be disbanded as a political party after the Independence of India.

67. Which one of the following said, "A Constitution, like a machine is a lifeless thing. It acquires life because of the men who control it and India needs today nothing more than a set of honest men who will have the interest of the country before them"? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer: (a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Solution:The statement in the question was made by the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly and the First President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. This Statement is a part of his speech during the adoption of the Indian Constitution on 26 November 1949.

68. "In their nationalist reaction, the Founding Fathers of Indian Constitution tended to minimize the importance of minority interests and emotions." This view is credited to: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004 ]

(a) Morris Jones
(b) Hardgrave Junior
(c) Alexandrovitz
(d) Ivor Jennings

Correct Answer: (d) Ivor Jennings

Solution:The above comment was made by Sir Ivor Jennings on the provisions for the protection of Minorities in the Indian Constitution.

69. "Constituent Assembly was Congress and Congress was India" who said this? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013 ]

(a) Austin
(b) C.R. Attlee
(c) Winston Churchill
(d) Lord Mountbatten

Correct Answer: (a) Austin

Solution:The above statement that "Constituent Assembly was Congress and Congress was India" was made by the famous historian and Padmasri award holder Granville Austin, in his book- "The Indian constitution".

70. How many woman member were there in India Constitution Assembly? [U.P.P.C.S. (R.I.) 2014]

(a) 15
(b) 13
(c) 12
(d) 10

Correct Answer: (a) 15

Solution:

The total number of woman members in the Constituent Assembly was 15. They were - (1) Ammu swaminathan, (2) Annie Mascarene, (3) Sarojini Naidu, (4) Dakshayani Velayudhan, (5) G. Durgabai Deshmukh, (6) Hansa Mehta, (7) Kamala Choudhury, (8) Leela Roy, (9) Malati Choudhury, (10) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, (11) Renuka Ray, (12) Purnima Banerjee, (13) Begum Aizaz Rasul, (14) Sucheta Kripalani, (15) Vijayalakshmi Pandit.

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