Indian Constitution: Adoption and Significance
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Who represented the Princely States in the Constituent Assembly of undivided India?

  • Members nominated by the British government
  • Members nominated by the rulers of these States (correct)
  • Members directly elected by the public
  • Members elected indirectly by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies

    • What was the purpose of the proposals put forward by the Cabinet Mission in India in 1946?

  • To establish a new legislative body for the Princely States
  • To propose a new constitution for undivided India
  • To elect members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies directly
  • To address the demands of the Freedom Fighters during the Freedom Movement (correct)

    • How were the members of the Constituent Assembly of undivided India elected?

  • Indirectly by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies and nominated by the Princely States (correct)
  • Appointed by the British government
  • Directly by the public
  • By an electoral college formed specifically for this purpose

    • When did the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of undivided India take place?

    <p>December 9, 1946</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for signing the Constitution of India after it was framed?

    <p>Dr. Rajendra Prasad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Constitution of India?

    <p>It outlines the rights and duties of its citizens and the governance of the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Constitution of India regulate?

    <p>The position and powers of the three branches of government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Constitution important in moderating relations between the government and the governed?

    <p>It protects citizens by restraining the government from arbitrary decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does the Constitution distinguish a constitutional or democratic government?

    <p>By outlining the rights and duties of its citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of a nation's Constitution?

    <p>To ensure smooth governance for the welfare of its citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the set of proposals to meet the demands of the Freedom Fighters in 1946?

    <p>Cabinet Mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of undivided India held?

    <p>December 9, 1946</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members did the Constituent Assembly of undivided India consist of?

    <p>389</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the method of election for the members of the Constituent Assembly of undivided India?

    <p>Indirectly by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who represented the Princely States in the Constituent Assembly of undivided India?

    <p>Members nominated by the rulers of these States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the date of adoption of the Constitution of India?

    <p>26th January 1950</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did India become a Sovereign Democratic Republic?

    <p>26th January 1950</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Constitution of India regulate?

    <p>It regulates the position and powers of the three organs of the government - the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary; and states how they are inter-related.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of a Constitution of a nation?

    <p>The aim is to ensure smooth governance for the welfare of its citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Constitution of India assume special importance?

    <p>It assumes special importance as it moderates relations between the government and the governed and protects the interests of the citizens by restraining the government from taking arbitrary decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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