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Which of the following terms refers to the sharing of powers between the central and state governments in India?
Which of the following terms refers to the sharing of powers between the central and state governments in India?
- Dual Government
- Division of Powers (correct)
- Written Constitution
- All India Services
Who termed the Indian Constitution 'quasi-federal'?
Who termed the Indian Constitution 'quasi-federal'?
- Gunnar Myrdal
- MV Pylee
- AV Dicey
- KC Wheare (correct)
Which of the following statements about the Constituent Assembly is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Constituent Assembly is correct?
- The Constituent Assembly ratified India's membership of the Commonwealth in May 1947. (correct)
- The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Flag in July 1949.
- The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Anthem in January 1950.
- The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Song in January 1948.
What is the significance of the term 'quasi-federal' when describing the Indian Constitution?
What is the significance of the term 'quasi-federal' when describing the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a federal system?
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a federal system?
What is the purpose of the 'Division of Powers' principle in a federal system?
What is the purpose of the 'Division of Powers' principle in a federal system?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'written constitution'?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'written constitution'?
What was the primary function of the Constituent Assembly in India?
What was the primary function of the Constituent Assembly in India?
In which year did Motilal Nehru and eight other Congress leaders draft a constitution for India?
In which year did Motilal Nehru and eight other Congress leaders draft a constitution for India?
Who was not a part of the Constituent Assembly responsible for drafting the constitution?
Who was not a part of the Constituent Assembly responsible for drafting the constitution?
When did the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly take place?
When did the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly take place?
On what date did the members of the Constituent Assembly sign the Constitution of India?
On what date did the members of the Constituent Assembly sign the Constitution of India?
The Nehru Report was a draft constitution for India. Who was the chairman?
The Nehru Report was a draft constitution for India. Who was the chairman?
Which of these individuals was a member of the Constituent Assembly?
Which of these individuals was a member of the Constituent Assembly?
The Constituent Assembly was formed to:
The Constituent Assembly was formed to:
Which of the following best describes the role of the Constituent Assembly in the formation of the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Constituent Assembly in the formation of the Indian Constitution?
Who held the position of the first Health Minister of Independent India?
Who held the position of the first Health Minister of Independent India?
Which significant Act introduced the concept of federal features and provincial autonomy, also establishing a framework for distributing legislative power between the central and provincial governments?
Which significant Act introduced the concept of federal features and provincial autonomy, also establishing a framework for distributing legislative power between the central and provincial governments?
Which of these acts focused on the formation of provincial councils and provided for limited representation of Indians in the legislative process?
Which of these acts focused on the formation of provincial councils and provided for limited representation of Indians in the legislative process?
Which of the following individuals was NOT a key figure in the formation of the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following individuals was NOT a key figure in the formation of the Indian Constitution?
The drafting of the Indian Constitution was influenced by multiple factors, including historical events, political ideologies, and pre-existing constitutional principles. Which of the following was NOT a significant source of inspiration for the Indian Constitution?
The drafting of the Indian Constitution was influenced by multiple factors, including historical events, political ideologies, and pre-existing constitutional principles. Which of the following was NOT a significant source of inspiration for the Indian Constitution?
The Indian constitution was adopted in 1950, but which of following statements best describes the process of its drafting?
The Indian constitution was adopted in 1950, but which of following statements best describes the process of its drafting?
Which of the following statements about Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is incorrect?
What is the main source of inspiration for the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity in the Indian Constitution?
What is the main source of inspiration for the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity in the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following Acts was NOT adopted by the Indian Constitution as a source of institutional details and practices?
Which of the following Acts was NOT adopted by the Indian Constitution as a source of institutional details and practices?
Which of the following events was NOT handled by the Constituent Assembly?
Which of the following events was NOT handled by the Constituent Assembly?
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Constituent Assembly?
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Constituent Assembly?
The Indian Constitution adopted the principle of ______ from the _____.
The Indian Constitution adopted the principle of ______ from the _____.
Which of the following Acts did the Indian Constitution not directly adopted to use for institutional details and practices?
Which of the following Acts did the Indian Constitution not directly adopted to use for institutional details and practices?
The Constituent Assembly's decision to adopt the national anthem took place in which year?
The Constituent Assembly's decision to adopt the national anthem took place in which year?
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Constituent Assembly and its decision?
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Constituent Assembly and its decision?
Which of the following is NOT true about the adoption of the national flag by the Constituent Assembly?
Which of the following is NOT true about the adoption of the national flag by the Constituent Assembly?
What is the significance of the Cabinet Mission coming to India in 1946?
What is the significance of the Cabinet Mission coming to India in 1946?
Who was the chairman of the House Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India?
Who was the chairman of the House Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India?
Which section of the Indian Independence Act, 1947 recognized the Constituent Assembly?
Which section of the Indian Independence Act, 1947 recognized the Constituent Assembly?
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayer was the chairman of which committee of the constituent Assembly of India?
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayer was the chairman of which committee of the constituent Assembly of India?
Which of the following words does NOT precede the word "Republic" in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
Which of the following words does NOT precede the word "Republic" in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Indian Republic as mentioned in the Preamble?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Indian Republic as mentioned in the Preamble?
Which committee of the Constituent Assembly was responsible for drafting the order of business?
Which committee of the Constituent Assembly was responsible for drafting the order of business?
Which of the following committees was responsible for defining the powers of the Union government?
Which of the following committees was responsible for defining the powers of the Union government?
What was the primary role of the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee?
What was the primary role of the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee?
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Indian Constitution
Indian Constitution
The supreme law governing the Republic of India.
Federal feature
Federal feature
A characteristic that divides power between central and state governments.
Not a federal feature
Not a federal feature
An aspect that does not involve power division between different tiers of government.
CGL
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CHSL
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Steno
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Making of Indian Constitution
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Dual Government
Dual Government
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Division of Powers
Division of Powers
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All India Services
All India Services
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Written Constitution
Written Constitution
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Quasi Federal
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Constituent Assembly
Constituent Assembly
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National Anthem Adoption
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Female Members in the Assembly
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Chairman of the House Committee
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Words preceding 'Republic' in Preamble
Words preceding 'Republic' in Preamble
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Alladi Krishnaswami Ayer's role
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayer's role
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Section of Indian Independence Act
Section of Indian Independence Act
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Constituent Assembly members
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Preamble of the Constitution
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Federal vs. Unit Structure
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Fundamental Rights
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Year of Nehru's Draft Constitution
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Independence Constitution Signing
Independence Constitution Signing
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Not Part of Constituent Assembly
Not Part of Constituent Assembly
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First Constituent Assembly Meeting
First Constituent Assembly Meeting
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Members Signing Date
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Nehru's Role
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Key Figures in Constitution
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Constituent Assembly Purpose
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Constitution Assembly Date
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First Health Minister
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Federal Features Act
Federal Features Act
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Legislative Powers Distribution
Legislative Powers Distribution
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Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Vijayalakshmi Pandit
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Indian Councils Act 1909
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Government of India Act, 1935
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Indian Partnership Act, 1932
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Indian Registration Act, 1930
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Indian Companies Act, 1930
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National Song Adoption
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Cabinet Mission
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Principles of Freedom, Equality, and Fraternity
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Provisional Constitution
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Study Notes
Indian Polity for SSC CGL - 2024
- The study material covers topics relevant for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, and Steno exams in 2024.
- The material focuses on Indian Polity, specifically the creation of the Indian Constitution.
- The content includes practice questions from past SSC exams (CHSL, CGL, MTS).
Topic 1: Making of Indian Constitution
- Key Feature (Not Federal): The Indian constitution does not have a dual government
- Quasi Federal: The Indian Constitution was described as "quasi federal."
- Constituent Assembly Members: The Constituent Assembly that framed the Indian constitution had 12 women members.
- House Committee Chairman: B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya was the chairman of the House Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India
- Constitutional Adviser: B.N. Rau served as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly.
- Recognition of the Assembly: The Constituent Assembly was recognized by Section 8(1) of the Indian Independence Act, 1947.
- Advisory Committee: GV Mavalankar was chairman of the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, and Tribal and Excluded Areas.
- 10th Session: The 10th Session of the Constituent Assembly of India was held from 14-31 July 1947.
- Member from Madras: Ammu Swaminathan was a member of the Constituent Assembly from the Madras constituency in 1946
- Drafting Committee: The Drafting Committee consisted of 7 members.
- Handwritten Constitution: The Constitution of India was handwritten by Prem Behari Narain Raizada.
- Preamble Words: "Sovereign," "Democratic", and "Socialist" precede "Republic" in the Preamble.
- Interim President: Sarojini Naidu was the interim president of the Indian Constituent Assembly in 1946.
- Princely States Representatives: There were 93 representatives of princely states in the Constituent Assembly.
- Congress Demand: The Indian National Congress demanded a Constituent Assembly in 1928.
- Motilal Nehru Draft: Motilal Nehru and eight other Congress leaders drafted a constitution for India in 1928
- Cabinet Mission: The Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946.
- Political Philosophy: Democracy and Secularism are political philosophies of the Indian constitution. Social Justice is also a political philosophy in the Indian Constitution.
- Federal System: The Indian Federal System was described as bargaining federalism.
- First Constituent Assembly Election: The first Constituent Assembly election was held in 1946.
- Constitution Signing: The Constitution of India was signed on 26th November 1949.
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