1. Date on which was the Constituent Assembly of India formed ?
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A) August 15, 1947
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B) December 9, 1946
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C) January 26, 1950
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D) July 22, 1947
Answer: B) December 9, 1946
2. How many members comprised the Constituent Assembly of India?
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A) 299 members
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B) 389 members
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C) 500 members
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D) 600 members
Answer: B) 389 members
3. How were members of the Constituent Assembly chosen?
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A) Direct Nomination by the public
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B) Indirect election by Provincial Legislative Assemblies
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C) Appointment by the British government
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D) Hereditary selection
Answer: B) Indirect election by Provincial Legislative Assemblies
4. Who served as the President of the Constituent Assembly?
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A) Jawaharlal Nehru
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B) Sardar Patel
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C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
5. Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution in the Constituent Assembly?
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A) Jawaharlal Nehru
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B) Sardar Patel
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C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
6. What was the primary objective of the Constituent Assembly?
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A) Forming a parliamentary committee
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B) Drafting a Constitution for independent India
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C) Establishing a monarchy
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D) Abolishing provincial legislatures
Answer: B) Drafting a Constitution for independent India
7. When were the national flag and emblem adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
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A) January 26, 1950
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B) December 9, 1946
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C) July 22, 1947
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D) August 15, 1947
Answer: C) July 22, 1947
8. How many sessions did the Constituent Assembly have?
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A) Six sessions
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B) Nine sessions
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C) Eleven sessions
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D) Fifteen sessions
Answer: C) Eleven sessions
9. From which sources did the Constituent Assembly draw inspiration during its deliberations?
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A) Only the Indian Constitution
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B) International documents such as the United States Constitution, British Constitution, and Government of India Act, 1935
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C) Religious texts
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D) Ancient Indian scriptures
Answer: B) International documents such as the United States Constitution, British Constitution, and Government of India Act, 1935
10. On which day did the Constituent Assembly adopt the Constitution, leading to the celebration of Republic Day in India?
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A) August 15, 1947
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B) December 9, 1946
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C) January 26, 1950
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D) July 22, 1947
Answer: C) January 26, 1950
11. On which date did the Constitution of India come into effect, marking the country's transition into a sovereign democratic republic?
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A) August 15, 1947
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B) December 9, 1946
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C) January 26, 1950
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D) July 22, 1947
Answer: C) January 26, 1950
12. Who chaired the Drafting Committee that played a pivotal role in giving the Constitution its final form?
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A) Jawaharlal Nehru
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B) Sardar Patel
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C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
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D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
13. What does the Constitution of India enshrine for citizens and provides guiding principles for the government?
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A) Legal Rights and Policies
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B) Fundamental Rights and State Directives
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C) Social Contracts and Civic Duties
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D) Economic Rights and Governmental Directives
Answer: B) Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
14. What provision did the Constituent Assembly incorporate to adapt the Constitution to changing circumstances?
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A) Reformation Clause
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B) Adaptation Protocol
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C) Amendment Process
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D) Constitutional Flexibility Doctrine
Answer: C) Amendment Process
15. What is the legacy of the Constituent Assembly, as highlighted in the statement?
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A) Authoritarian Rule
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B) Monarchical Tradition
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C) Democratic, Sovereign, and Secular India
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D) Colonial Governance
Answer: C) Democratic, Sovereign, and Secular India
16. Who played a significant role in moving and articulating the Objective Resolution, outlining the principles guiding the Constitution?
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A) Sardar Patel
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B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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C) Jawaharlal Nehru
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D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: C) Jawaharlal Nehru
17. What topic involved discussions on balancing Fundamental Rights with Directive Principles of State Policy?
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A) Economic Planning
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B) Administrative Reforms
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C) Fundamental Rights vs. Directive Principles
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D) International Relations
Answer: C) Fundamental Rights vs. Directive Principles
18. Which of the following members actively contributed to discussions on India's federal structure during the Constituent Assembly debates?
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A) Potti Sreeramulu
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B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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C) Sardar Patel
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D) K.M. Munshi
Answer: C) Sardar Patel
19. Who were the key contributors to the in-depth deliberations on the concept of secularism during the Constituent Assembly debates?
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A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru
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B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Sardar Patel
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C) Potti Sreeramulu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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D) K.M. Munshi and Rajagopalachari
Answer: A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru
20. Which member advocated for reservations to address social inequalities during the discussions on reservation policies in the Constituent Assembly?
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A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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B) K.M. Munshi
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C) Sardar Patel
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D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
21. Who were actively involved in discussions on the inclusion of a Uniform Civil Code during the Constituent Assembly debates?
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A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru
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B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Sardar Patel
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C) Potti Sreeramulu and K.M. Munshi
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D) K.M. Munshi and Rajagopalachari
Answer: A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and K.M. Munshi
22. Which members played key roles in shaping discussions on the election of the President of India during the Constituent Assembly debates?
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A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Sardar Patel
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B) K.M. Munshi and Rajagopalachari
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C) Potti Sreeramulu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Patel
23. Who led discussions on social justice, including measures against untouchability, during the consideration of measures for the abolition of untouchability in the Constituent Assembly?
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A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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B) Potti Sreeramulu
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C) Sardar Patel
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D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
24. Which members were involved in heated debates on the language issue, leading to the decision to have Hindi and English as official languages in the Constituent Assembly?
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A) Jawaharlal Nehru and Potti Sreeramulu
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B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and K.M. Munshi
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C) Potti Sreeramulu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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D) Jawaharlal Nehru and others
Answer: D) Jawaharlal Nehru and others
25. Who contributed to discussions on emergency provisions, including their inclusion, during the deliberations of the Constituent Assembly?
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A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Sardar Patel
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B) K.M. Munshi and Rajagopalachari
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C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru
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D) Potti Sreeramulu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Answer: C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru