Which country made the world's first written constitution?

The world's first constitution was created by the people of the USA in 1789.

In which year did the USA make the world's first constitution?

The first constitution of the world was made by the USA in 1789.

A constitution is best described as:

A rule book made by members of a society to run that society effectively. A constitution is a rule book created by the members of a society to run that society effectively.

Who first put forward the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India?

The idea of a Constituent Assembly for India was first put forward in 1934 by M.N. Roy.

In which year was the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India first put forward?

M.N. Roy first proposed the idea of a Constituent Assembly in 1934.

The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted under the scheme formulated by:

The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission.

What was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly originally meant to be?

Its total strength was to be 389; after partition it came down to 299.

After independence and partition, the strength of the Constituent Assembly came down to:

After partition of India, the strength of the Constituent Assembly was reduced from 389 to 299.

Which of the following best describes the nature of the Constituent Assembly of India?

The Constituent Assembly was a partly elected and partly nominated body.

Which important personality of that time was NOT a member of the Constituent Assembly?

The Constituent Assembly included all important personalities of India at that time except Mahatma Gandhi.

How many Sikh seats were there in the Constituent Assembly?

There were only 4 Sikh seats in the Constituent Assembly.

Who was appointed as the constitutional (legal) advisor to the Constituent Assembly?

Sir B.N. Rau was appointed as the constitutional (legal) advisor to the Constituent Assembly.

How many Vice-Presidents did the Constituent Assembly have?

The Constituent Assembly had two Vice-Presidents.

When did the Constituent Assembly hold its first meeting?

The Constituent Assembly met for the first time in New Delhi on 9 December 1946.

Where was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?

The first meeting was held in the Constitution Hall, New Delhi on 9 December 1946.

Who was elected as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly?

Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, the oldest member, was elected as the temporary President of the Assembly.

Who was elected as the (permanent) President of the Constituent Assembly?

After the temporary President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of the Assembly by voting.

On which date was Dr. Rajendra Prasad elected President of the Constituent Assembly?

As per the timeline, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected President of the Assembly on 11 December 1946.

Who moved the historic 'Objectives Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly?

On 13 December 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic Objectives Resolution.

On which date was the Objectives Resolution moved in the Constituent Assembly?

Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution on 13 December 1946.

What was the significance of the Objectives Resolution?

It provided the framework of the Constitution. The Objectives Resolution provided the framework (philosophy) of the Constitution.

On which date was the Constitution of India adopted?

The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.

On which date did the Constitution of India come into force?

The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.

When did the Constituent Assembly hold its last session?

The Constituent Assembly held its last session on 24 January 1950.

Which of the following events took place on 24 January 1950?

Last session of the Constituent Assembly, adoption of the National Anthem and signing of the Constitution. On 24 January 1950: last session of the Assembly, National Anthem adopted and Constitution signed.

Topic

Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 - Topic Guide and MCQs

Part of General Knowledge > Indian Polity - 25 questions, about 12.5 min, with an explanation after every answer.

Question count

about 12.5 min

Estimated time

Mixed

Difficulty

02 Nov 2026

Last updated

Quick answer

Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 is a topic inside General Knowledge (Indian Polity). It runs 25 untimed MCQs - roughly 12.5 min - and the review explains every answer once you submit.

Topic introduction

What Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 covers

The shape of the set before you start it.

Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 sits inside General Knowledge, under the Indian Polity lane, and the portal keeps it as one self-contained set: 25 questions, four options each, no clock and a written explanation behind every answer.

Attempt it once to find the gaps, read why each distractor is wrong, then retake the same set a few days later. The questions you miss twice are the ones worth writing down.

Curated by Gurpreet Singh · Punjab Police SI, Rank 2 (713/800) · Founder, House of Aspirants · Read his story →

Question bank

Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1: all 25 questions

Read the question, pick an option, then open the answer.

Which country made the world's first written constitution?
1. United Kingdom
2. France
3. Canada
4. USA
Show answer

Answer: (D) USA

Explanation: The world's first constitution was created by the people of the USA in 1789.
In which year did the USA make the world's first constitution?
1. 1787
2. 1776
3. 1789
4. 1791
Show answer

Answer: (C) 1789

Explanation: The first constitution of the world was made by the USA in 1789.
A constitution is best described as:
1. A book of religious laws only
2. A collection of court judgements
3. A rule book made by members of a society to run that society effectively
4. A list of government employees
Show answer

Answer: (C) A rule book made by members of a society to run that society effectively

Explanation: A constitution is a rule book created by the members of a society to run that society effectively.
Who first put forward the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India?
1. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. M.N. Roy
4. B.R. Ambedkar
Show answer

Answer: (C) M.N. Roy

Explanation: The idea of a Constituent Assembly for India was first put forward in 1934 by M.N. Roy.
In which year was the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India first put forward?
1. 1940
2. 1946
3. 1934
4. 1929
Show answer

Answer: (C) 1934

Explanation: M.N. Roy first proposed the idea of a Constituent Assembly in 1934.
The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted under the scheme formulated by:
1. Cabinet Mission
2. Mountbatten Plan
3. Simon Commission
4. Cripps Mission
Show answer

Answer: (A) Cabinet Mission

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission.
What was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly originally meant to be?
1. 395
2. 389
3. 299
4. 250
Show answer

Answer: (B) 389

Explanation: Its total strength was to be 389; after partition it came down to 299.
After independence and partition, the strength of the Constituent Assembly came down to:
1. 299
2. 389
3. 324
4. 250
Show answer

Answer: (A) 299

Explanation: After partition of India, the strength of the Constituent Assembly was reduced from 389 to 299.
Which of the following best describes the nature of the Constituent Assembly of India?
1. Fully elected by universal adult franchise
2. Fully nominated by the British Crown
3. Partly elected and partly nominated body
4. Fully nominated by the Indian National Congress
Show answer

Answer: (C) Partly elected and partly nominated body

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly was a partly elected and partly nominated body.
Which important personality of that time was NOT a member of the Constituent Assembly?
1. Sardar Patel
2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. Mahatma Gandhi
Show answer

Answer: (D) Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly included all important personalities of India at that time except Mahatma Gandhi.
How many Sikh seats were there in the Constituent Assembly?
1. 4
2. 2
3. 6
4. 10
Show answer

Answer: (A) 4

Explanation: There were only 4 Sikh seats in the Constituent Assembly.
Who was appointed as the constitutional (legal) advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
1. Sir B.N. Rau
2. H.C. Mukherjee
3. Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
4. K.M. Munshi
Show answer

Answer: (A) Sir B.N. Rau

Explanation: Sir B.N. Rau was appointed as the constitutional (legal) advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
How many Vice-Presidents did the Constituent Assembly have?
1. None
2. Three
3. One
4. Two
Show answer

Answer: (D) Two

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly had two Vice-Presidents.
When did the Constituent Assembly hold its first meeting?
1. 15 August 1947
2. 9 December 1946
3. 13 December 1946
4. 26 November 1949
Show answer

Answer: (B) 9 December 1946

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly met for the first time in New Delhi on 9 December 1946.
Where was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?
1. Town Hall, Bombay
2. Writers' Building, Calcutta
3. Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
4. Constitution Hall, New Delhi
Show answer

Answer: (D) Constitution Hall, New Delhi

Explanation: The first meeting was held in the Constitution Hall, New Delhi on 9 December 1946.
Who was elected as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly?
1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
3. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Show answer

Answer: (C) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

Explanation: Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, the oldest member, was elected as the temporary President of the Assembly.
Who was elected as the (permanent) President of the Constituent Assembly?
1. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Show answer

Answer: (B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Explanation: After the temporary President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of the Assembly by voting.
On which date was Dr. Rajendra Prasad elected President of the Constituent Assembly?
1. 11 December 1946
2. 13 December 1946
3. 9 December 1946
4. 29 August 1947
Show answer

Answer: (A) 11 December 1946

Explanation: As per the timeline, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected President of the Assembly on 11 December 1946.
Who moved the historic 'Objectives Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly?
1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Sardar Patel
4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Show answer

Answer: (B) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation: On 13 December 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic Objectives Resolution.
On which date was the Objectives Resolution moved in the Constituent Assembly?
1. 26 November 1949
2. 9 December 1946
3. 22 July 1947
4. 13 December 1946
Show answer

Answer: (D) 13 December 1946

Explanation: Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution on 13 December 1946.
What was the significance of the Objectives Resolution?
1. It adopted the National Anthem
2. It provided the framework of the Constitution
3. It partitioned India
4. It declared India a republic immediately
Show answer

Answer: (B) It provided the framework of the Constitution

Explanation: The Objectives Resolution provided the framework (philosophy) of the Constitution.
On which date was the Constitution of India adopted?
1. 26 November 1949
2. 24 January 1950
3. 26 January 1950
4. 15 August 1947
Show answer

Answer: (A) 26 November 1949

Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.
On which date did the Constitution of India come into force?
1. 9 December 1946
2. 26 January 1950
3. 15 August 1947
4. 26 November 1949
Show answer

Answer: (B) 26 January 1950

Explanation: The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.
When did the Constituent Assembly hold its last session?
1. 26 November 1949
2. 21 February 1948
3. 24 January 1950
4. 26 January 1950
Show answer

Answer: (C) 24 January 1950

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly held its last session on 24 January 1950.
Which of the following events took place on 24 January 1950?
1. Adoption of the Constitution and National Flag
2. Constitution came into force
3. First meeting of the Constituent Assembly
4. Last session of the Constituent Assembly, adoption of the National Anthem and signing of the Constitution
Show answer

Answer: (D) Last session of the Constituent Assembly, adoption of the National Anthem and signing of the Constitution

Explanation: On 24 January 1950: last session of the Assembly, National Anthem adopted and Constitution signed.

Why it matters

Why Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 is worth the hours

Where the marks actually come from.

Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 is factual rather than analytical: you either recall it in seconds or you lose the mark to somebody who did. That makes it one of the cheapest sections to convert - a handful of short sittings usually settles the whole cluster.

Exam relevance

Exams where Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 matters

Derived from the subject and lane this topic belongs to.

Punjab Police Sub-Inspector (SI)

The most competitive paper here. Polity, history and quant reasoning decide the rank - so take full timed mocks before the exam.

Naib Tehsildar

Land records, Punjab history and polity, plus data interpretation. A strong polity base is the fastest score to build.

Punjab Civil Services

The state civil services paper. Polity, history and economy run deep here, and the descriptive sections reward candidates who have read a subject rather than skimmed it.

Union Public Service Commission

The civil services examination. The preliminary paper tests a broad syllabus on precision, and the preparation it needs is the preparation a state services candidate needs too.

Expected questions

Expected questions from Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1

What an examiner usually reaches for in this cluster.

Expect one-line recall questions - definitions, stand-for expansions, identifiers and the ordering of things. Practise the wording as well as the concept: these papers test terminology, and the set above uses the same four-option shape they do.

Daily habit

Keep the Expected MCQs habit running

20 fresh mixed questions a day, plus the current-affairs sets examiners keep reusing.

Daily Quiz Expected MCQs

Previous year questions

Previous Year Questions

How this topic behaves in real papers.

Past papers reuse clusters like this almost verbatim across years and posts. Run the same set until every distractor is familiar - previous-year style questions stop being recall and start being free marks.

Where the previous-year sets live

The portal's previous-year practice runs through the General Knowledge lane and the daily mixed quiz.

Previous Year Questions Daily Quiz

Keep going

Take the Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 quiz

25 questions, about 12.5 min, instant scoring and a full review at the end.

Start Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 quiz General Knowledge page Daily Quiz Mock Tests

Questions

Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 - common questions

Answered against the set as it is published today.

All questions →

How long is the Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 quiz?

Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 runs 25 untimed questions - about 12.5 min at a steady pace. The set clears at 40% and you can retake it as often as you like.

What kind of questions does Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 1 ask?

The set answers that: each question carries four options and a full explanation, so you learn the wording an examiner uses, not just the fact behind it.

Where else can I practise General Knowledge?

Open the quiz page above, or start from the General Knowledge subject page if you want to drill neighbouring lanes in the same sitting.

Do my scores save?

Scores, bookmarks and streaks need the optional Google sign-in. Opening the set and answering questions does not.