Making of the Constitution of India

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According to _______________, 'Constitution' means the system of fundamental political institutions or an autobiography of power relationship.

G.C. Lewis

The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for:

Diarchy at the center

Establishment of federal Court

Provincial Autonomy

All of the above (correct)

India is referred as __________ under the Indian constitution.

Bharat

India has been declared under Article 1 of the Indian Constitution as a:

Union of states Signup and view all the answers

The Constitution of India declares India as:

A union of states Signup and view all the answers

The Constitution of India describes India as a:

Union of states Signup and view all the answers

East India Company was established in the year:

1600 Signup and view all the answers

Minto Morley reforms implemented by the Indian Council Act in:

1909 Signup and view all the answers

The plan of setting up of a Constituent Assembly to draw up the future Constitution for India was given by:

The Cabinet Mission Plan Signup and view all the answers

Diarchy means a system of:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

The President of the Constituent Assembly was:

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Signup and view all the answers

The Members of the Constituent Assembly were:

Elected by the Provincial Assemblies Signup and view all the answers

The Constituent Assembly appointed________ on 29th Aug. 1947, as Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Signup and view all the answers

Chairman of the Constituent Assembly was and the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee was:

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Dr. Rajendra Prasad Signup and view all the answers

The number of Articles in the Indian Constitution was and is:

395 & 445 Signup and view all the answers

How much time did the Constituent Assembly take to prepare the Constitution of India?

2 years, 11 months & 18 days Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Signup and view all the answers

The Constitution of India was adopted on and came into effect on:

26th Nov, 1949 & 26th Jan, 1950 Signup and view all the answers

Indian constitution came into force on:

26th Jan, 1950 Signup and view all the answers

Who made and adopted the Indian constitution?

The Constituent Assembly Signup and view all the answers

The Cabinet mission came to India in:

1946 Signup and view all the answers

The Constituent Assembly of India started its work in 1946 and completed its work in:

Nov 1949 Signup and view all the answers

The famous Dandi March done by Mahatma Gandhiji was against:

Salt Tax Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Making of the Constitution

Constitution Definition: Describes the Constitution as a system of fundamental political institutions, highlighting the power relationships.
Government of India Act, 1935: Introduced diarchy at the center, established a federal court, and provided provincial autonomy.
India's Name in Constitution: Officially refers to the country as Bharat.
Union of States: Article 1 states India is a Union of States rather than a confederation or federation, indicating a strong central authority.
Status Under Constitution: The Constitution declares India as a union of states and embodies quasi-federal characteristics.

Historical Context

East India Company Establishment: Founded in 1600, marking the beginning of significant British involvement in India.
Minto Morley Reforms: Instituted by the Indian Council Act of 1909, aiming to improve governance in British India.
Constituent Assembly Formation: The plan for a Constituent Assembly was proposed by the Cabinet Mission Plan.
Diarchy: Refers to a system of double government, where powers are shared between centralized and provincial governments.

Key Figures and Assembly Process

President of Constituent Assembly: Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired the assembly.
Members' Selection: Members were elected by provincial assemblies, not directly by the people.
Chairman of Drafting Committee: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed as the chairman on August 29, 1947.
Distinction of Roles: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was both the President of the Constituent Assembly and the eventual first President of India.

Constitution Development and Adoption

Number of Articles: The original Constitution comprised 395 articles, later amended.
Duration of Drafting: The Constituent Assembly spent 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days crafting the Constitution.
Drafting Committee Member Exclusion: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was not a member of the Drafting Committee.
Adoption and Enforcement Dates: The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.

Governance Framework

Making of the Constitution: Crafting and adopting occurred solely through the Constituent Assembly, distinct from the British Parliament.
Cabinet Mission Arrival: The Cabinet Mission visited India in 1946 to negotiate the political future, leading to Constituent Assembly formation.
Constituent Assembly Timeline: It commenced its work in 1946 and completed it by November 1949.

Dandi March: Led by Mahatma Gandhi as a protest against the British salt tax, symbolizing resistance to oppressive rule.

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This quiz explores the critical elements of India's Constitution, including its formation, the significance of the Government of India Act, 1935, and how India is defined within it. Test your knowledge on key articles and historical context surrounding the Constitution's development.