Members of the Constituent Assembly were
A.
elected by Provincial Assemblies
B.
elected directly by people
C.
nominated by British Government
D.
represented only by princely states
Explanation
Members of the Constituent Assembly were indirectly elected by Provincial Legislative Assemblies through proportional representation with single transferable vote. This was based on the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. It included representatives from provinces and princely states. Members were not directly elected by people, nor nominated entirely by British government.
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The Constitution of India was adopted by
A.
Indian National Congress
B.
Indian League
C.
Indian Constituent Assembly
D.
None of the above
Explanation
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949. The Assembly was formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 and consisted of elected representatives from provinces and princely states. It was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, while Dr. B.R. Ambedkar headed the Drafting Committee. Other bodies listed had no role in adoption.
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‘Indian Constitution’ is adopted by the Constituent Assembly on
A.
15th August 1947
B.
26th January 1950
C.
26th November 1949
D.
2nd October 1950
Explanation
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950. The latter date was chosen to commemorate the Purna Swaraj resolution of 1930. The Constituent Assembly took nearly three years to draft the Constitution. Other dates refer to independence or incorrect events.
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Indian Constitution was prepared by
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Sardar Patel
Explanation
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution as Chairman of the Drafting Committee. He played a central role in shaping its structure and provisions. The Constituent Assembly as a whole prepared the Constitution, but Ambedkar’s contribution was decisive. Other leaders contributed but did not draft it.
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Mark the correct date and year in which the Indian Constitution came into force
A.
17394
B.
17738
C.
18648
D.
18289
Explanation
The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, marking India as a Republic. This date was chosen to honour the Purna Swaraj declaration of 1930. The Constitution had been adopted earlier on 26 November 1949. This distinction is frequently asked in exams. Other dates are incorrect.
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The Constitution of India was adopted on
A.
January 26, 1950
B.
January 26, 1949
C.
November 26, 1949
D.
December 31, 1949
Explanation
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950. The adoption date is observed as Constitution Day since 2015. The enforcement date marks Republic Day. This distinction is frequently tested in exams. Other dates are incorrect.
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