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What was the main source of the present Indian Constitution?
The Government of India Act 1935
When did the Indian Constitution come into force?
January 26, 1950
How many members were in the Constituent Assembly that framed the Indian Constitution?
389
Study Notes
- The Indian Constitution was framed during British rule and passed by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
- The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.
- The provisions relating to citizenship, elections, provisional Parliament, temporary and transitional positions were given immediate effect.
- The Nehru Report of 1928 demanded a commonly agreed Constitution and a set of fundamental rights.
- The Government of India Act 1935 was the main source of the present Indian Constitution, proposing a federal set up, provincial autonomy, and bicameral central legislature.
- The demand for a constituent assembly was formulated in 1938 by Pandit Nehru.
- The Cripps Mission Plan of 1942 recognized the demand for a constitution to be framed by an elected constituent assembly.
- The Quit India Movement was started by Gandhi in 1942.
- The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed the formation of a Constituent Assembly to create the Indian Constitution.
- The assembly consisted of 389 members, with 292 elected from provinces, 93 nominated from princely states, and 4 nominated from chief comm. areas.
Test your knowledge about the Indian Constitution with this quiz! From its formation during British rule to its adoption in 1950, this quiz covers the history and key provisions of the Constitution. See if you can answer questions about the constituent assembly, the Nehru Report, and the Cabinet Mission Plan. Brush up on your knowledge of citizenship, elections, and the temporary and transitional positions that were given immediate effect. Put your skills to the test and become an expert on the Indian Constitution!
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