30 Questions
How many members were elected by the Provinces under the scheme described?
292
Which method of voting was used for the representatives of each community in the Provincial Legislative Assembly?
Proportional representation with a single transferable vote
What happened to the members of Bengal, Punjab, Sind, and other provinces after the Partition on June 3, 1947?
Ceased to be members of the Constituent Assembly of India
How many members actually signed the Constitution as finally passed on November 26, 1949?
284
What was the purpose of the committee headed by Warren Hastings established under the Regulating Act of 1773?
To manage East India Company affairs
Why was a fresh election needed in the new Provinces of West Bengal and East Punjab?
Due to Partition and change in borders
What is the main function of the Constitution of India?
Defining fundamental principles of politics
How many articles does the Indian Constitution consist of?
474 articles
Who promulgated the Indian Constitution on 26 November 1949?
Dr Rajendra Prasad
What was the purpose of electing the Constituent Assembly in 1946?
To create a new constitution for independent India
What makes the Indian Constitution unique in terms of length?
It is the longest written constitution in the world
What did the Indian Constitution aim to reconcile according to the text?
Conflicting interests and aspirations of diverse sections
Which act ended the Company's monopoly and opened up India to private enterprise?
The Charter Act 1853
Which act established the Board of Control and Secret Committee to manage company affairs?
The Pitt’s India Act of 1784
What did the Indian Councils Act of 1861 do?
Allowed for non-official members in Legislative Councils
In which act were provincial legislative councils introduced with official majorities presided over by lieutenant governors or chief commissioners?
The Government of India Act 1858
What was a key provision in the Charter Acts of 1813 and 1833?
Governor-General with legislative powers in Bengal
What significant change was enacted by the India Council Act of 1892?
Allowed one-third elected members in councils
What determines whether a constitution is rigid or flexible?
Amendment process
Which term has been used to describe the Indian Constitution's nature according to K C Wheare?
Federal in form but unitary in spirit
What is a characteristic of a presidential system of government?
Separation of powers
Why was the British Parliamentary System chosen by the Indian Constitution over the American Presidential System?
Based on cooperation and coordination between organs
Which model of governance is synonymous with the parliamentary system?
Westminster model
What term did K C Wheare use to describe the Indian Constitution as being neither completely federal nor completely unitary?
"Quasi-federal"
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Indian legal system?
To act as the highest court of appeal
What is the relationship between High Courts and district courts in India?
High Courts are superior to district courts
How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed to all citizens of India under the Constitution?
Six Fundamental Rights
What is one of the key components of the Indian Constitution?
Guarantee of fundamental rights
Which term best describes the purpose of fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution?
To uphold democratic principles
In what section of the Indian Constitution are Directive Principles of State Policy listed?
Part IV
Learn about the Constitution of India, the ultimate law which defines fundamental principles of politics, government institutions, fundamental rights, directive principles, and citizens' duties. Explore the evolution and salient features of the Indian constitution.
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