When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the National Flag?

The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Flag on 22 July 1947.

When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the National Anthem?

The National Anthem was adopted on 24 January 1950.

Whom did the Constituent Assembly elect as the first President of India?

The Constituent Assembly elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India.

How many sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold to frame the Constitution?

A total of eleven sessions were held to frame the Constitution.

Which animal was adopted as the symbol (seal) of the Constituent Assembly?

The Elephant was adopted as the symbol (seal) of the Constituent Assembly.

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

The Constitution took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to prepare.

Approximately how many amendments were made to the draft Constitution before it was finalised?

About 2,000 amendments were made to the draft before it was finalised.

When was the final draft of the Constitution introduced in the Constituent Assembly?

The final draft was introduced in the Assembly on 4 November 1948.

Arrange the following events in chronological order: 1. Objectives Resolution 2. Adoption of National Flag 3. Setting up of Drafting Committee 4. Submission of draft constitution

1, 2, 3, 4. Objectives Resolution (13 Dec 1946) → National Flag (22 Jul 1947) → Drafting Committee (29 Aug 1947) → Draft submitted (21 Feb 1948).

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949. 2. The National Anthem was adopted on 22 July 1947. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only. Statement 1 is correct. The National Flag (not Anthem) was adopted on 22 July 1947; the Anthem was adopted on 24 January 1950.

Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?

The Drafting Committee was headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

When was the Drafting Committee set up?

The Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947.

How many members did the Drafting Committee have?

The Drafting Committee had seven members, all of whom were members of the Constituent Assembly.

When did the Drafting Committee submit the draft constitution to the Assembly?

On 21 February 1948, the Drafting Committee submitted the draft constitution to the Assembly.

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

Jawaharlal Nehru. Drafting Committee members: Ambedkar, Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar, K.M. Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter, D.P. Khaitan. Nehru was not a member.

Who among the following was a member of the Drafting Committee?

Mohammad Saadulla was one of the seven members of the Drafting Committee. B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor, not a member.

Who is called the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

Because he was Chairman of the Drafting Committee, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is called the Father of the Indian Constitution.

Consider the following statements about the Drafting Committee: 1. All its members were members of the Constituent Assembly. 2. Sir B.N. Rau was its Chairman. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only. All seven members were members of the Constituent Assembly. Its Chairman was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar; B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor.

Who was the Chairman of the Union Powers Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

The Union Powers Committee was chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Who chaired the Steering Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

The Steering Committee and the Rules of Procedure Committee were chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Who was the Chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee?

The Provincial Constitution Committee was chaired by Sardar Patel.

The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas was headed by:

The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas was chaired by Sardar Patel.

Which of the following committees was NOT chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru?

Nehru chaired the Union Powers, Union Constitution and States Committees. The Rules of Procedure Committee was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Match the committees with their chairmen: A. States Committee – 1. Sardar Patel B. Steering Committee – 2. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Provincial Constitution Committee – 3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

A-2, B-3, C-1. States Committee – Nehru; Steering Committee – Rajendra Prasad; Provincial Constitution Committee – Sardar Patel.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired which pair of committees of the Constituent Assembly?

Steering Committee and Rules of Procedure Committee. Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired the Steering Committee and the Rules of Procedure Committee.

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Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 2 - Topic Guide and MCQs

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

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Making of the Indian Constitution - Part 2: all 25 questions

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When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the National Flag?
1. 15 August 1947
2. 24 January 1950
3. 26 November 1949
4. 22 July 1947
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Answer: (D) 22 July 1947

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Flag on 22 July 1947.
When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the National Anthem?
1. 26 January 1950
2. 26 November 1949
3. 22 July 1947
4. 24 January 1950
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Answer: (D) 24 January 1950

Explanation: The National Anthem was adopted on 24 January 1950.
Whom did the Constituent Assembly elect as the first President of India?
1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. C. Rajagopalachari
4. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
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Answer: (B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India.
How many sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold to frame the Constitution?
1. Nine
2. Twelve
3. Seven
4. Eleven
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Answer: (D) Eleven

Explanation: A total of eleven sessions were held to frame the Constitution.
Which animal was adopted as the symbol (seal) of the Constituent Assembly?
1. Lion
2. Bull
3. Elephant
4. Horse
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Answer: (C) Elephant

Explanation: The Elephant was adopted as the symbol (seal) of the Constituent Assembly.
How much time did it take to prepare the Constitution of India?
1. 2 years, 11 months and 18 days
2. 2 years, 6 months and 11 days
3. 3 years, 2 months and 10 days
4. 1 year, 11 months and 18 days
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Answer: (A) 2 years, 11 months and 18 days

Explanation: The Constitution took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to prepare.
Approximately how many amendments were made to the draft Constitution before it was finalised?
1. About 500
2. About 7,500
3. About 100
4. About 2,000
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Answer: (D) About 2,000

Explanation: About 2,000 amendments were made to the draft before it was finalised.
When was the final draft of the Constitution introduced in the Constituent Assembly?
1. 26 November 1949
2. 21 February 1948
3. 4 November 1948
4. 29 August 1947
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Answer: (C) 4 November 1948

Explanation: The final draft was introduced in the Assembly on 4 November 1948.
Arrange the following events in chronological order:1.Objectives Resolution2.Adoption of National Flag3.Setting up of Drafting Committee4.Submission of draft constitution
1. 1, 2, 3, 4
2. 2, 1, 3, 4
3. 1, 3, 2, 4
4. 3, 1, 2, 4
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Answer: (A) 1, 2, 3, 4

Explanation: Objectives Resolution (13 Dec 1946) → National Flag (22 Jul 1947) → Drafting Committee (29 Aug 1947) → Draft submitted (21 Feb 1948).
Consider the following statements:1.The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.2.The National Anthem was adopted on 22 July 1947.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (A) 1 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. The National Flag (not Anthem) was adopted on 22 July 1947; the Anthem was adopted on 24 January 1950.
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. K.M. Munshi
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Answer: (B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Explanation: The Drafting Committee was headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
When was the Drafting Committee set up?
1. 15 August 1947
2. 21 February 1948
3. 29 August 1947
4. 13 December 1946
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Answer: (C) 29 August 1947

Explanation: The Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947.
How many members did the Drafting Committee have?
1. Five
2. Seven
3. Eleven
4. Nine
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Answer: (B) Seven

Explanation: The Drafting Committee had seven members, all of whom were members of the Constituent Assembly.
When did the Drafting Committee submit the draft constitution to the Assembly?
1. 21 February 1948
2. 26 November 1949
3. 4 November 1948
4. 29 August 1947
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Answer: (A) 21 February 1948

Explanation: On 21 February 1948, the Drafting Committee submitted the draft constitution to the Assembly.
Who among the following was NOT a member of the Drafting Committee?
1. N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar
2. Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
3. K.M. Munshi
4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Answer: (D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation: Drafting Committee members: Ambedkar, Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar, K.M. Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter, D.P. Khaitan. Nehru was not a member.
Who among the following was a member of the Drafting Committee?
1. Sardar Patel
2. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
3. Mohammad Saadulla
4. Sir B.N. Rau
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Answer: (C) Mohammad Saadulla

Explanation: Mohammad Saadulla was one of the seven members of the Drafting Committee. B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor, not a member.
Who is called the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. Mahatma Gandhi
4. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
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Answer: (D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Explanation: Because he was Chairman of the Drafting Committee, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is called the Father of the Indian Constitution.
Consider the following statements about the Drafting Committee:1.All its members were members of the Constituent Assembly.2.Sir B.N. Rau was its Chairman.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (A) 1 only

Explanation: All seven members were members of the Constituent Assembly. Its Chairman was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar; B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor.
Who was the Chairman of the Union Powers Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
3. Sardar Patel
4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Answer: (A) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation: The Union Powers Committee was chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Who chaired the Steering Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. Sardar Patel
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. K.M. Munshi
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Answer: (A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Explanation: The Steering Committee and the Rules of Procedure Committee were chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Who was the Chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee?
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. Sardar Patel
3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Answer: (B) Sardar Patel

Explanation: The Provincial Constitution Committee was chaired by Sardar Patel.
The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas was headed by:
1. J.B. Kripalani
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Sardar Patel
4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Answer: (C) Sardar Patel

Explanation: The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas was chaired by Sardar Patel.
Which of the following committees was NOT chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru?
1. States Committee
2. Rules of Procedure Committee
3. Union Constitution Committee
4. Union Powers Committee
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Answer: (B) Rules of Procedure Committee

Explanation: Nehru chaired the Union Powers, Union Constitution and States Committees. The Rules of Procedure Committee was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Match the committees with their chairmen:A.States Committee – 1. Sardar PatelB.Steering Committee – 2. Jawaharlal NehruC.Provincial Constitution Committee – 3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
1. A-2, B-1, C-3
2. A-2, B-3, C-1
3. A-3, B-1, C-2
4. A-1, B-2, C-3
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Answer: (B) A-2, B-3, C-1

Explanation: States Committee – Nehru; Steering Committee – Rajendra Prasad; Provincial Constitution Committee – Sardar Patel.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired which pair of committees of the Constituent Assembly?
1. Provincial Constitution Committee and Advisory Committee
2. Union Powers Committee and States Committee
3. Steering Committee and Rules of Procedure Committee
4. Drafting Committee and Steering Committee
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Answer: (C) Steering Committee and Rules of Procedure Committee

Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired the Steering Committee and the Rules of Procedure Committee.

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