Q. Why is a Constitution necessary for a country?
A). To increase population
B). To define ideals and goals of a society
C). To control elections
D). To promote dictatorship
Answer: B). To define ideals and goals of a society
Explanation: A Constitution lays down the basic ideals, values, and goals of a nation.
Q. Which body was responsible for framing the Indian Constitution?
A). Parliament
B). Supreme Court
C). Constituent Assembly
D). Cabinet Mission
Answer: C). Constituent Assembly
Q. Which plan led to the formation of the Indian Constituent Assembly?
A). Cripps Mission
B). Cabinet Mission Plan
C). Mountbatten Plan
D). Wavell Plan
Answer: B). Cabinet Mission Plan
Explanation: The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed the formation of a Constituent Assembly.
Q. Who was elected as the permanent Chairman (President) of the Constituent Assembly?
A). Jawaharlal Nehru
B). B. R. Ambedkar
C). Rajendra Prasad
D). Sardar Patel
Answer: C). Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly.
Q. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
A). Jawaharlal Nehru
B). Rajendra Prasad
C). B. R. Ambedkar
D). C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: C). B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee and is known as the chief architect of the Constitution.
Q. On which date did the Constituent Assembly hold its first meeting?
A). 26 January 1950
B). 15 August 1947
C). 9 December 1946
D). 11 December 1946
Answer: C). 9 December 1946
Explanation: The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on 9 December 1946.
Q. Who presented the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly?
A). B. R. Ambedkar
B). Rajendra Prasad
C). Sardar Patel
D). Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: D). Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru presented the Objectives Resolution in December 1946, which laid down the philosophy of the Constitution.
Q. How long did the Constituent Assembly take to draft the Indian Constitution?
A). 2 years 11 months
B). 3 years
C). 2 years 6 months
D). 1 year 10 months
Answer: A). 2 years 11 months
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete the Constitution.
Q. How many members signed the Constitution of India?
A). 284
B). 299
C). 296
D). 389
Answer: A). 284
Explanation: A total of 284 members out of 299 of the Constituent Assembly signed the Constitution.
Q. On which date did the Constitution of India come into force?
A). 26 November 1949
B). 15 August 1947
C). 26 January 1950
D). 9 December 1946
Answer: C). 26 January 1950
Explanation: The Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.
Q. For how many days did the Constituent Assembly meet in total?
A). 114 days
B). 166 days
C). 200 days
D). 300 days
Answer: B). 166 days
Q. Why is horizontal distribution of power necessary in a democracy?
A). To strengthen the army
B). To speed up decision-making
C). To prevent concentration of power
D). To increase revenue
Answer: C). To prevent concentration of power
Explanation: Power is divided among Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary at the same level of government.
Q. From which country did India borrow the idea of Directive Principles of State Policy?
A). USA
B). UK
C). Ireland
D). France
Answer: C). Ireland
Q. Which of the following ideals in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the French Constitution?
A). Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
B). Fundamental Rights
C). Parliamentary form of government
D). Federal structure
Answer: A). Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
Q. Which of the following is not borrowed from the US Constitution?
A). Fundamental Rights
B). Judicial Review
C). Separation of powers
D). Parliamentary form of government
Answer: D). Parliamentary form of government
Explanation: Parliamentary government was borrowed from Britain, not the USA.
Q. Which of the following is not borrowed from the British Constitution?
A). Parliamentary government
B). Rule of law
C). Judicial review
D). Cabinet system
Answer: C). Judicial review
Explanation: Judicial review was borrowed from the US Constitution, not Britain.