Indian Polity [Quiz] – Evolution of Indian Constitution and Preamble

Indian Polity [Quiz] – Evolution of Indian Constitution and Preamble

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Total Question- 30

1. First attempt in world to constitute a Constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution was made by

[A]  Russia 

[B]  France

[C]  Britain 

[D] America

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [D] America

 Notes: The American Constitution was the first complete written national constitution(1787).

2. ‘System of double government‘ was established under –

[A]  Pitt’s India Act of 1784

[B]  Government of India Act of 1919

[C]  Indian Councils Act of 1909

[D] Government of India Act of 1935

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [A]  Pitt’s India Act of 1784

Notes: The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company i.e. Court of Directors(CoD)-commercial affairs and Board of Control(BoC)-political affairs.

3. The first attempt by Indians to write a Constitution to India was done by a Committee headed by Motilal Nehru, which is known as

[A]  Swaraj Report 

[B]  Nehru Report 

[C]  The White Paper 

[D] None of these

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  Nehru Report 

Notes: The Nehru Report of 28-30 August, 1928 was a memorandum outlining a proposed new dominion status constitution for India. It was prepared by a committee of the All Parties Conference chaired by Motilal Nehru.

4. In which of the following points is the Indian Constitution similar to that of British Constitution?

1. 1. The idea of the rule of law
   2. Federation with a strong Centre
   3. Office of Governor
   4. Institution of the speaker and his role

Choose the correct codes

[A]  1 and 4

[B]  1, 3 and 4

[C]  2, 3 and 4

[D] All of the above

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [A]  1 and 4

 Notes: Features borrowed from British Constituion – 1.Parliamentary government, 2.Rule of Law, 3.Legislative procedure,  4.Single citizenship, 5.Cabinet system, 6.Prerogative writs, 7.Parliamentary privileges and 8.Bicameralism.

5. Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

[A]  Liberty of thought

[B]  Economic liberty

[C]  Liberty of expression

[D] Liberty of belief

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  Economic liberty

 Notes: The Preamble of Indian Constitution, “…..LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;….”.

6. The idea of the Constitution of India was flashed for the first time by

[A]  B. R. Ambedkar 

[B]  M. N. Roy 

[C]  M. K. Gandhi 

[D] None of these

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  M. N. Roy 

Notes: An idea for a Constituent Assembly was proposed in 1934 by M. N. Roy, a pioneer of the Communist movement in India and an advocate of radical democracy. It became an official demand of the Indian National Congress in 1935, C. Rajagopalachari voiced the demand for a Constituent Assembly on 15 November 1939 based on adult franchise, and was accepted by the British in August 1940.

7. The Christian Missionaries were allowed to spread their religion in India, under the Act?

[A]  Pitts India Act of 1784

[B]  Charter Act of 1813

[C]  Charter Act of 1853

[D] Charter Act of 1833

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  Charter Act of 1813

8. The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as

[A]  Fundamental Rights

[B]  Extent of executive power of State

[C]  Directive Principles of State Policy

[D] Conduct of business of the Government of India

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  Directive Principles of State Policy
Notes: In the words of Dr B R Ambedkar, ‘the Directive Principles are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor-General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935.

9. Under which Act, The Councils were given power to discuss the budget and addressing questions to the executive?

[A]  Government of India Act, 1858

[B]  Government of India Act, 1861

[C]  Government of India Act, 1892

[D] Government of India Act, 1915

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  Government of India Act, 1892

10. Which Act created for the first time in India ‘Government of India’?

[A]  Charter Act of 1813 

[B]  Charter Act of 1833

[C]  Charter Act of 1793

[D] The Act of 1786

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  Charter Act of 1833

11. The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity mentioned in our Preamble have been taken from

[A]  Russian revolution

[B]  American Civil War

[C]  French Revolution

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  French Revolution

 Notes: The French Revolution (1789–1799).

12. In which case, the Supreme Court specifically opined that Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?

[A]  Berubari Union case (1960)

[B]  Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)

[C]  Both (A) & (B)

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [A]  Berubari Union case (1960)

13. The Preamble embodies certain ideals that were first spelt out in

[A]  Nehru Report

[B]  Objectives Resolution which was introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru and adopted by Constituent Assembly

[B]  Jawaharlal Nehru’s speech when he called for Purna Swaraj

[D] Karachi Resolution of the Indian National Congress

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  Objectives Resolution which was introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru and adopted by Constituent Assembly

Notes: Jawaharlal Nehru introduced an objective resolution on December 13, 1947 and it was adopted by Constituent assembly on 22 January 1947

14. Which Act enabled the Governor General to associate representatives of the Indian People with the work of legislation by nominating them to his expanded council?

[A]  Government of India Act, 1858

[B]  Government of India Act, 1861

[C]  Government of India Act, 1892

[D] Government of India Act, 1915

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  Government of India Act, 1861

15. For the first time Indian Legislature was made “Bi-cameral” under:

[A]  Government of India Act, 1861

[B]  Government of India Act, 1892

[C]  Government of India Act, 1915

[D] Government of India Act, 1919

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [D] Government of India Act, 1919

16.Consider the following statements with reference to the framing of constitution by the drafting committee

1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the drafting committee, which framed the Indian Constitution
2. B.N. Rao was the Constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A]  1 only

[B]  2 only

[C]  Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  Both 1 and 2

17. The Constituent Assembly was constituted under the scheme formulated by which of the following

[A]  Simon Commission

[B]  Cripps Mission

[C]  Cabinet Mission

[D] Wavell Plan

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  Cabinet Mission
Notes: The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.

18.Consider the following Statements with reference to the formation of Constituent Assembly

1. The representatives from British India were elected by Direct elections
2. The representatives from the Princely States were nominated by the Heads of the respective states

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A]  1 only

[B]  2 only

[C]  Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  2 only
Notes: The representatives from British India were elected by INDIRECTLY elections

19.Consider the following statements with reference to the working of Constituent Assembly

1. Apart from framing the Constitution of India, it also enacted general laws
2. It Adopted the national flag
3. It adopted the national anthem

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A]  1 and 2 only

[B]  1 and 3 only

[C]  All of the above

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  All of the above

20. Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee?

[A]  N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar

[B]  Dr. K.M. Munshi

[C]  Syed Saadullah

[D] Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [D] Jawaharlal Nehru
Notes: Member of Drafting Committee – 1.Dr B R Ambedkar (Chairman), 2.N GopalaswamyAyyangar, 3.AlladiKrishnaswamyAyyar, 4.Dr K M Munshi, 5.Syed Mohammad Saadullah, 6.N Madhava Rau (He replaced B L Mitter who resigned due to ill-health) and 7.T TKrishnamachari (He replaced D P Khaitan who died in 1948).

21.Consider the following statements with reference to the framing of Indian Constitution

1. The Constitution of India was adopted on the November 26, 1949.
2. The whole of constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A]  1 only

[B]  2 only

[C]  Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  Both 1 and 2

22. Which of the following Committees of the Constituent assembly was not headed by Jawaharlal Nehru?

[A]  Union Powers committee

[B]  Union Constitution Committee

[C]  States Committee

[D] Above all three Constitution Committees was headed by Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [D] Above all three Constitution Committees was headed by Jawaharlal Nehru

23. Which of the following features of Indian Constitution was not borrowed from the Constitution of USA?

[A]  Fundamental Rights

[B]  Impeachment of the President

[C]  Post of Vice President

[D] Concurrent List

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [D] Concurrent List

Notes: Features borrowed from the US Constitution- 1.Fundamental rights, 2.Independence of judiciary, 3.Judicial review, 4. Impeachment of the president, 5.Removal of Supreme Court and high court judges and 6.Post of vice-president.

24.Consider the following statements regarding the nature of Indian Constitution

1. It is more rigid than flexible
2. It is more flexible than rigid
3. It is a federal system with Unitary bias
4. It is a unitary system with federal features

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A]  1 and 4 only

[B]  1 and 3 only

[C]  2 and 3 only

[D] 2 and 4 only

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  2 and 3 only

25. Indian Constitution provides for a blend of Unitary and federal features. Which of the following is not a federal feature of the Indian Constitution?

[A]  Written Constitution

[B]  Independent Judiciary

[C]  Division of powers

[D] Emergency provisions

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [D] Emergency provisions
Notes: Federal feature of the Indian Constitution- 1.Written Constitution, 2.Supremacy of the Constitution, 3.Rigid Constitution, 4.Division of Powers, 5.Independent Judiciary, 6.Bicameral Legislature.

26.Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Preamble cannot be amended
2. Preamble is part of the Constitution.

Select the correct statements

[A]  Only 1

[B]  Only 2

[C]  Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  Only 2

27. The word socialist in the Preamble imply which of the following principles?

[A]  Social equality

[B]  Economic equality

[C]  Both [A] and [B]

[D] None of above

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  Both [A] and [B]

28. Who of the following was the first Indian to be appointed in Viceroy’s executive Council?

[A]  Rashbehari Ghosh

[B]  Satyendra Prasad Sinha

[C]  Badruddin Tayyabji

[D] B R Ambedkar

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [B]  Satyendra Prasad Sinha

Notes:  India Council Act of 1909 provided (for the first time) for the association of Indians with the executive Councils of the Viceroy and Governors. Satyendra Prasad Sinha became the first Indian to join the Viceroy’s Executive Council. He was appointed as the law member.

29.Which Act made the beginning of Electoral System in India?

[A]  Government of India Act, 1935 

[B]  Indian Councils Act, 1861

[C]  Government of India Act, 1858 

[D] Charter Act, 1813

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [C]  Government of India Act, 1858 

30. 26th November, 1949 is a significant day in our constitutional history because

[A]  The Constitution was adopted on this day

[B]  India took a pledge of complete independence on this day

[C]  India became Republic on this day

[D] The first Amendment to the Constitution was passed on this day

Correct Answer

Correct Answer: [A]  The Constitution was adopted on this day