Indian Constitution Quiz

Origin and Formation of the Indian Constitution

• The concept of the Indian Constitution was initially proposed by M.N. Roy.
• The Swaraj Party proposed the idea of a Constituent Assembly in 1934.
• The first mention of a Constituent Assembly in the Indian National Congress (INC) was during the 1936 session.
• The British government recognized the demand for a Constituent Assembly in the Cripps Mission proposal.
• The framing of the Indian Constitution by an elected Constituent Assembly was proposed in the Government of India Act, 1935.
• The Indian Constituent Assembly was established under the Cabinet Mission of 1946.

Members and Structure

• The Cabinet Mission included key figures like Stafford Cripps and Pethick Lawrence, while William Wood was not a member.
• In the Constituent Assembly, one representative was allocated for every 10 lakh people, determining seats based on population.
• The Constituent Assembly consisted of 389 members.
• Members were elected by provincial assemblies, not directly by the public or nominated.

Key Events and Leadership

• The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly took place on December 9, 1946.
• Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha chaired the inaugural meeting, with Dr. Rajendra Prasad later becoming the elected Chairman of the Assembly.
• The first Vice-President of the Assembly was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Representation

• The initial meeting had 211 members present.
• Women were represented by 15 members in total, including the only Muslim woman, Begum Aizaz Rasul.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a key figure in advocating for constitutional provisions, including the deferment of adult franchise for fifteen years.

Significant Resolutions and Approvals

• The ‘Objective Resolution’, outlining the vision for India’s Constitution, was proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru on December 13, 1946.
• The resolution to establish a Constitution for India was adopted on January 22, 1947.
• Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar served as the Speaker in the Constituent Assembly.
• The Assembly conducted 11 sessions to formulate the Constitution, completed in 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days.

Drafting and Adoption

• The Drafting Committee, led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was established on August 29, 1947.
• B.N. Rao served as the Constitutional Advisor during the Constitution's formation.
• The National Flag was adopted on July 22, 1947, under the chairmanship of C. Rajagopalachari.

Finalization and Implementation

• The third reading of the Constitution started on November 14, 1948, leading to finalization.
• The Constitution was completed on November 26, 1949, and officially adopted by the Constituent Assembly on the same date.
• The Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950, chosen for its historical significance as it was observed as Independence Day by the Congress in 1930.

Recognition and Legacy

• Constitution Day is celebrated on November 26 each year.
• ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was adopted as the National Anthem in 1950.
• The State Emblem was adopted by the Government of India on January 26, 1950.
• Notable figures like Lord Mountbatten remarked, “Constituent Assembly was Congress and Congress was India,” highlighting the Assembly's integral role in shaping the nation.

Test your knowledge on the key historical aspects of the Indian Constitution. This quiz will challenge you with questions about important figures, parties, and sessions related to the Constitution's formation. Perfect for students of political science or anyone interested in Indian history.