The Making of the Indian Constitution
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What significant provision did the Government of India Act, 1935 introduce regarding provincial governance?

  • Provincial autonomy (correct)
  • Centralized governance without provinces
  • Full independence for provinces
  • Formation of a council of ministers

    • What was one main feature of the Nehru Report?

  • Full independence from British rule
  • Demand for universal suffrage for adults (correct)
  • Rejection of responsible government
  • Advocacy for federalism without any provincial autonomy

    • What kind of list of divisions of power did the Government of India Act, 1935 propose?

  • A decentralized system with no clear divisions
  • Three lists: federal, concurrent, and provincial (correct)
  • State-controlled list of powers only
  • Single list of powers for the government

    • What did the Nehru Report propose as a political status for India?

    <p>Dominion status under British rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a proposed mechanism for constitutional development according to the Nehru Report?

    <p>Constituent assembly elected by Indians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were elected to the Constituent Assembly according to the proposals of the Cabinet Mission?

    <p>Members of both the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies in the election of the Constituent Assembly?

    <p>They elected the members who represented them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue caused differences between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League?

    <p>The interpretation of the Group Clauses of the Cabinet Mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the British government acknowledge on December 6, 1946?

    <p>The possibility of two Constituent Assemblies and two States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurred when the Constituent Assembly first met on December 9, 1946?

    <p>It was boycotted by the Muslim League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects the response of the British government regarding the leaders' contentions?

    <p>They sided with the Muslim League's interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the differences between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League?

    <p>Boycott of the Constituent Assembly by the Muslim League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the Cabinet Mission's proposals?

    <p>To facilitate elections for the Constituent Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Muslim League demand regarding India's division?

    <p>Division based on communal lines to form Pakistan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main recommendations of the Cabinet Mission Plan?

    <p>A Union of India to oversee foreign affairs and defense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Constitution of India adopted?

    <p>26 November 1949</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was included in the Cabinet Mission recommendations regarding voting?

    <p>Presence of representatives from both major communities for major communal issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant date commemorates the original day of independence celebrated by the Indian National Congress?

    <p>26 January 1930</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a challenge faced by the Cabinet Mission?

    <p>Successfully uniting the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Cabinet Mission suggest regarding the provinces?

    <p>Provinces could form their own groups with executives and legislatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the two-month delay in the commencement of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>To signify the original date of independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the subjects under the jurisdiction of the proposed Union of India?

    <p>Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provision of the Indian Constitution became operative immediately after its adoption?

    <p>Provisional Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the Government of India Act, which laid the groundwork for constitutional development, enacted?

    <p>1935</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Cabinet Delegation reveal on May 16, 1946?

    <p>The Cabinet Mission Plan and its recommendations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about residuary powers is true according to the Cabinet Mission?

    <p>Residuary powers would belong to the Provinces and the States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assembly was responsible for the finalization of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Constituent Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key features of the Indian Constitution as debated in the Constituent Assembly?

    <p>Universal Suffrage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative is considered the first Indian attempt to draft a constitution?

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

    What does the Constitution of India provide a vision for?

    <p>Social change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is NOT embodied in the Constitution of India?

    <p>Separation of church and state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rights does the Constitution aim to protect?

    <p>Cultural, linguistic, and religious rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Constitution of India adopted?

    <p>26 November 1949</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the 'commencement' of the Constitution?

    <p>The implementation for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of democracy is reflected in the Constitution alongside secularism?

    <p>Social democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of the decisions made by the Constituent Assembly?

    <p>Decisions were based on thorough discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT part of India's constitutional framework?

    <p>Monopolization of political power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Making of the Indian Constitution

    • The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and became effective on January 26, 1950.
    • Some provisions of the Constitution, including citizenship, elections, and provisional Parliament, became operative on November 26, 1949.

    The Evolution of the Indian Constitution 1858-1935

    • The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for provincial autonomy and divided powers between the federation (central government) and provinces into federal (central), concurrent, and provincial lists.
    • It also established a federal court to resolve disputes between the federation and provinces.

    The Nehru Report (1928)

    • The Nehru Report was the first Indian initiative to draft a constitution.
    • It advocated for universal suffrage, responsible government at both the central and provincial levels, and a list of fundamental rights.
    • It supported Dominion Status, not complete independence, for India.

    The Formation of the Constituent Assembly

    • The Cripps Mission sought to bridge the gap between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League by proposing a post-World War II constitution-drafting process, offering Dominion Status to India, and establishing an Indian Union composed of provinces and Indian states under the British Constitution.
    • The Cabinet Mission Plan involved forming a Union of India comprising British India and the States, with the Union having jurisdiction over foreign affairs, defense, and communication.
    • The Cabinet Mission also proposed that provinces could form groups with their own executives and legislatures.

    Election to the Constituent Assembly

    • Members of the Constituent Assembly were elected by Provincial Legislative Assemblies.
    • The Muslim League boycotted the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly on December 9, 1946, due to disagreements regarding the interpretation of the "Group Clauses" of the Cabinet Mission Plan.

    The Role of the Constituent Assembly (1946-1949)

    • The Constituent Assembly discussed all issues thoroughly before making decisions.
    • The decisions and suggestions of sub-committees were incorporated into the Indian Constitution.

    Salient Features of the Constitution

    • Universal suffrage and the abolition of separate electorates were major features of the Indian Constitution.
    • The Constitution enshrined principles of liberal democracy and secularism, with some elements of social democracy.
    • It ensures the protection of cultural, linguistic, and religious rights for individuals and communities.

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    This quiz explores the historical journey and key events leading to the adoption of the Indian Constitution. It covers significant milestones from the Government of India Act of 1935 to the Nehru Report of 1928, and the establishment of constitutional provisions. Test your knowledge on the evolution of constitutional governance in India.

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