1946 Quiz: Expert Committee of Congress Questions and Flashcards

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Who was the Chairman of the Experts Committee appointed by the Congress Party?

K.M. Munshi

N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar

M. Asaf Ali

Jawaharlal Nehru (correct)

When did the Experts Committee have its first sitting?

July 8, 1946

August 18 to 20, 1946

July 20 to 22, 1946 (correct)

August 15 to 17, 1946

Who was later co-opted as a member and convener of the Experts Committee?

D.R. Gadgil

M. Asaf Ali

Krishna Kripalani (correct)

K.Santhanam

What was the resolution passed on the proposal of the Chairman regarding Krishna Kripalani?

He should be co-opted as member and convener Signup and view all the answers

What did Granville Austin, a British constitutional expert, say about the role of the Congress Experts Committee in shaping India's Constitution?

It set India on the road to her present Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Where did the second sitting of the Experts Committee take place?

Bombay Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a rigid Constitution from a flexible Constitution?

A rigid Constitution requires a special procedure for amendment, while a flexible Constitution can be amended like ordinary laws. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Constitution allows for amendments through a special majority of the Parliament?

Rigid Constitution Signup and view all the answers

How are some provisions of the Indian Constitution amended?

By a two-third majority of the members of each House present and voting, and a majority of the total membership of each House. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Constitution of India from both rigid and flexible constitutions?

It is amendable through both special majority and simple majority processes. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Constitution allows for amendments similar to how ordinary laws are made?

Flexible Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for amending some provisions of the Indian Constitution that require ratification by half the total states?

Special majority of Parliament and ratification by half of total states Signup and view all the answers

Who were the members of the Sub-Committee on the Tribal Areas in the North-West Frontier Province and Baluchistan?

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Khan Abdul Samad Khan, Mehr Chand Khanna Signup and view all the answers

What was a political consequence of the British Government's statement of June 3, 1947?

North-West Frontier Province and Baluchistan became part of Pakistan Signup and view all the answers

Which Parliament came into existence in May 1952 with two Houses?

Parliament of India Signup and view all the answers

What did the 56th Constitutional Amendment Bill of 1987 become?

58th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1987 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Part XXII in the context provided?

'Short Title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals' Signup and view all the answers

Where can additional information about the Sub-Committee on the Tribal Areas be found?

Page 681 of 'The Framing of India’s Constitution : Select Documents, Volume III' Signup and view all the answers

What significant change was made to the position of the Assembly by the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

The Assembly was given the power to abrogate or alter laws made by the British Parliament in relation to India. Signup and view all the answers

What two functions were assigned to the Assembly after the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

Framing the Constitution for free India and enacting ordinary laws for the country Signup and view all the answers

Who chaired the Assembly when it met as the Constituent body?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Signup and view all the answers

Why did the total strength of the Assembly decrease from 389 to 299?

Muslim League members withdrew, reducing the total number. Signup and view all the answers

When did the task of making the Constitution come to an end?

November 26, 1949 Signup and view all the answers

What role did G.V. Mavlankar play in the Assembly?

Chairman when it met as a legislative body Signup and view all the answers

What is the tenure of the Governor's office in a State?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

Which body has the power to remove and transfer judges in the High Court?

Chief Justice of India Signup and view all the answers

Which Act provided for the establishment of Lok Adalats?

National Legal Services Authority Act Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the 74th Amendment Act passed, leading to the evolution of Urban Bodies?

1992 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Election Commission of India?

Conducting elections Signup and view all the answers

Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) mentioned?

Article 324-329 Signup and view all the answers

Which body is responsible for recommending the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and States in India?

Finance Commission Signup and view all the answers

What is the vision and mission of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council?

Tax administration through cooperative federalism Signup and view all the answers

Which commission focuses on safeguarding the rights of Scheduled Castes in India?

National Commission for SCs Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for addressing linguistic minority issues as per the Indian Constitution?

Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Experts Committee on India's Constitution

The Chairman of the Experts Committee appointed by the Congress Party was not specified.
The Experts Committee had its first sitting on an unspecified date.
B.N. Rau was later co-opted as a member and convener of the Experts Committee.
The resolution passed on the proposal of the Chairman regarding Krishna Kripalani was not specified.
Granville Austin, a British constitutional expert, said the Congress Experts Committee played a crucial role in shaping India's Constitution.

Types of Constitutions

A rigid Constitution is one that can only be amended through a special procedure, whereas a flexible Constitution can be amended through an ordinary legislative process.
A rigid Constitution allows for amendments through a special majority of the Parliament.
Some provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended through a special majority of the Parliament.

Indian Constitution

The Indian Constitution is distinct from both rigid and flexible constitutions as it has a combination of both features.
Some provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended similar to how ordinary laws are made.
To amend some provisions of the Indian Constitution, ratification by half the total states is required.

Sub-Committee on the Tribal Areas

The members of the Sub-Committee on the Tribal Areas in the North-West Frontier Province and Baluchistan were not specified.
Additional information about the Sub-Committee on the Tribal Areas can be found in unspecified sources.

Historical Events

The British Government's statement of June 3, 1947, had a significant political consequence, but it was not specified.
The Parliament that came into existence in May 1952 with two Houses was the Indian Parliament.
The 56th Constitutional Amendment Bill of 1987 became a law.

Assembly and Constituent Body

Part XXII in the context provided is not specified.
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 made a significant change to the position of the Assembly.
The Assembly was assigned two functions after the Indian Independence Act of 1947: making the Constitution and functioning as a legislative body.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired the Assembly when it met as the Constituent body.
The total strength of the Assembly decreased from 389 to 299 due to the withdrawal of the Muslim League members.
The task of making the Constitution came to an end on November 26, 1949.
G.V. Mavlankar played a crucial role in the Assembly.

Governors and High Courts

The tenure of the Governor's office in a State is not specified.
The President has the power to remove and transfer judges in the High Court.

Lok Adalats and Urban Bodies

The Act that provided for the establishment of Lok Adalats was not specified.
The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 led to the evolution of Urban Bodies.

Election Commission and Union Public Service Commission

The main function of the Election Commission of India is to conduct free and fair elections.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is mentioned in Article 315 of the Indian Constitution.

Finances and Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council

The Finance Commission is responsible for recommending the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and States in India.
The vision and mission of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is to create a unified national market.

Scheduled Castes and Linguistic Minorities

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes focuses on safeguarding the rights of Scheduled Castes in India.
The President is responsible for addressing linguistic minority issues as per the Indian Constitution.

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Learn about the Experts Committee appointed by the Congress Party in India in 1946 to prepare material for the Constituent Assembly. The committee was chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru and consisted of various prominent members.

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