Indian Constitution Overview
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Gandhiji rushed to Noakhali to address the cycle of violence that had stunned everyone.

True

Liaquat Ali Khan was allowed to become the Minister of Finance after Jinnah ridiculed the interim government.

True

The Constituent Assembly was convened more than a week after Nehru's return.

False

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the Interim President of the Constituent Assembly.

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

Nehru's Aims and Objectives Resolution outlined eight main points covering various subjects.

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

The Muslim League decided to fully participate in the Constituent Assembly.

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

Nehru expressed regret regarding the absence of Mahatma Gandhi during the Assembly.

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

Gandhi gave a talisman to the members of the Constituent Assembly to guide their decisions.

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

Jinnah and Nehru reached an agreement during their many meetings in late 1946.

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

Jinnah preferred to play a secondary role in the interim government.

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

The British aimed to prolong their rule over India by creating a new law.

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

The Government of India Act enacted in 1935 fully met the Indian demands for self-rule.

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

Dr. Tej Bahadur Sapru consulted various parties to prepare a draft constitution during World War II.

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

Clement Attlee was the British Prime Minister who began work on India's constitution after World War II.

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

The Congress and the Muslim League had an equal representation during the Shimla sittings.

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

Jinnah wanted separate Constituent Assemblies for Muslim majority provinces in India.

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

The Cabinet Mission proposed that there should be multiple Constituent Assemblies for various religious groups.

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

The riots that occurred on 16th August 1946 were a result of Jinnah's call for Direct Action.

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

The Cabinet Mission successfully resolved all disputes between Indian political leaders.

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

Gandhi fully supported Jinnah's approach to violence in politics.

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

The Constitution of India was created over a period of six years.

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

Nandalal Bose was responsible for the calligraphy in the Constitution of India.

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

Social scientists define a nation as a group of people sharing one religion, one language, and one flag.

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

The revolutionaries of the 1857 War of Independence successfully established a Constitution for India.

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

The creation of the Constitution of India was inspired by the freedom movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

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

The 'Nehru Report' was prepared by Jawahar Nehru in 1928.

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

The Constitution of India is viewed as a symbol of the nation's identity.

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

Creating the Constitution involved merely compiling laws from existing texts.

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

The artists who worked on the Constitution drew inspiration solely from Western myths.

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

Freedom in India was viewed as a right that would be granted rather than fought for.

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

What was the primary concern that Gandhiji addressed by rushing to Noakhali?

<p>The rising communal violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What position did Pandit Nehru accept in the interim government?

<p>Vice President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?

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

What did Pandit Nehru present to the Constituent Assembly on 13th December?

<p>The Aims and Objectives Resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Aims and Objectives Resolution presented by Nehru?

<p>To provide principles for the Constitution's spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Gandhiji's test to apply when in doubt about decisions affecting the people?

<p>Ask if it benefits the poorest and weakest individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects Jinnah's stance on the Constituent Assembly?

<p>He questioned its validity entirely</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did Viceroy Wavell have towards the crisis in the interim government?

<p>Frustration leading to communication with King George</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nehru feel the need to issue an ultimatum to the British government?

<p>To prevent 'mass action' from the Indian populace</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant change did the Government of India Act of 1935 fail to achieve?

<p>It furthered British control over India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Cabinet Mission in 1946?

<p>To initiate the process of creating a new Constitution for India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Jinnah perceive the representation of Muslims during the Shimla sittings?

<p>He believed it was unfair that Congress, seen as a Hindu party, was equally represented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the discussions held by the Cabinet Mission?

<p>Only one Constituent Assembly was decided upon to govern India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the leaders regarding the power transfer from the British?

<p>The potential for communal rioting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the Congress regarding Jinnah's proposal for separate laws?

<p>They flatly refused the idea of having multiple constitutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the leaders fear would happen if they did not accept the Cabinet Mission's proposals?

<p>They would be excluded from the interim government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Jinnah's stance on the concept of Direct Action?

<p>He believed in the necessity of violent action as a form of protest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major event took place on 16th August 1946?

<p>The announcement of a police holiday by the Muslim League.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was primarily at stake during the Cabinet Mission negotiations?

<p>Creating a system that fairly represented all political entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant year in which the Constitution of India started to take shape?

<p>1946</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artist led the artistic vision for the decoration of the Constitution of India?

<p>Nandalal Bose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind creating the Constitution of India according to the content?

<p>To establish a new identity for the nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document is considered a precursor to India's Constitution created in 1928?

<p>The Nehru Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of India’s identity does the Constitution symbolize?

<p>Cultural diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which significant movement is mentioned as influencing the demand for a Constitution in India?

<p>The Freedom Movement under Mahatma Gandhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Constituent Assembly toil to complete the Constitution of India?

<p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the nation as defined by social scientists in the content?

<p>One race, one religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key theme does the content highlight regarding the ancient rules in society?

<p>They should be ignored to progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who prepared the report that came to be known as the Nehru Report?

<p>Motilal Nehru</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitution of India

  • Original copy of the Constitution of India, one of 1,000 made for members of the Constituent Assembly
  • Assembly took 3 years to complete the Constitution
  • Constitution represents the nation's identity and aims for improvement

Defining a Nation

  • Social scientists define a nation based on shared ethnicity, religion, language and legal system.
  • India's diverse languages, religions, cultures, and races deviate from this model
  • India's constitution broke with traditional norms to create a united nation

Creation of the Constitution

  • Artists from Shantiniketan, including Nandalal Bose, designed and decorated the constitution book. 
  • Prem Behari Narain Raizada's calligraphy adorned the Constitution text
  • The creation envisioned a new nation and society of unprecedented form

Historical Context

  • Early attempts at creating a constitution existed
  • 1857 War of Independence, revolutionaries attempted to create a Constitution
  • Freedom movement under Mahatma Gandhi fueled the demand for a Constitution
  • 1928: Nehru Report (Swaraj Samvidhaan) outlined the vision of a government for independent India

British Involvement

  • 1935 Government of India Act failed to meet Indian demands
  • Added tensions between Congress and the Muslim League
  • Post WWII: Clement Attlee's government established the Cabinet Mission
  • Cabinet Mission to arrange for a Constituent Assembly
  • Shimla Sittings: key figures from various political groups met
  • Muslim League wanted separate Constituent Assemblies for specific regions
  • Congress disagreed, aiming for a single assembly
  • Cabinet Mission failed to resolve disagreements

Formation of the Interim Government

  • Cabinet Mission's proposals faced opposition, leading to further negotiations
  • June 16, 1946: Resolution agreed upon, requiring Congress to include no Muslim members in the interim government cabinet.
  • Controversies and objections to Cabinet Mission proposals
  • Final agreement: creation of a single Constituent Assembly
  • Violence erupted in Calcutta(16th Aug, 1946) following Jinnah's call for 'Direct Action',  resulting in thousands killed

Founding the Constituent Assembly

  • 9th December 1946: First meeting of the Constituent Assembly
  • Assembly comprised elected members from provincial assemblies
  • Muslim League boycotted the assembly
  • Gandhi's advice: prioritize the needs of the poorest and weakest in the creation of the constitution.
  • Dr. Sachidanand Sinha and Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as President and Interim President of the Assembly
  • Aims and Objectives Resolution: Presented by Nehru, outlining the principles of the Indian Constitution
  • Resolution covered topics like sovereignty, equality, fundamental rights

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