Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding the historical context of the demand for a Constituent Assembly:
Statement I: The Cripps Proposals of 1942 were rejected by the Muslim League because the proposals did not provide for an independent Constitution to be adopted after World War II.
Statement II: The Cabinet Mission of 1946, while rejecting the idea of two separate Constituent Assemblies, put forth a scheme that was largely satisfactory to the Muslim League.

Accepted Answer

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. Statement I is incorrect. The Cripps Proposals did offer the framing of an independent Constitution after World War II. They were rejected by the Muslim League because it wanted India to be divided into two autonomous states with two separate Constituent Assemblies, a demand not met by the proposals. Statement II is correct as the Cabinet Mission rejected the idea of two assemblies but proposed a scheme that the Muslim League found more or less acceptable.

Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding the timeline of the formation of the Constituent Assembly:
1. The idea of a Constituent Assembly was first proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1934.
2. The Indian National Congress officially demanded a Constituent Assembly for the first time in 1935.
3. The British Government accepted the demand for a Constituent Assembly in principle through the Cripps Mission of 1942.
4. Jawaharlal Nehru, in 1938, declared that the Constitution must be framed by a Constituent Assembly elected on the basis of adult franchise.
How many of the statements given above are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

Only two. Statement 1 is incorrect; the idea was first put forward by M.N. Roy in 1934. Statement 3 is incorrect; the demand was accepted in principle in the 'August Offer' of 1940, not the Cripps Mission. Statements 2 and 4 are correct. Therefore, two statements are not correct.

Question 3

With reference to the Congress Experts Committee appointed in July 1946, consider the following statements:
1. The committee was chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru.
2. It was appointed for preparing material for the Constituent Assembly after the elections to the Assembly were fully completed.
3. According to Granville Austin, this committee drafted a resolution that closely resembled the Objectives Resolution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only. Statement 1 is correct as Jawaharlal Nehru was the chairman. Statement 2 is incorrect because the committee was appointed on July 8, 1946, while the elections to the Constituent Assembly were still in progress. Statement 3 is correct, as noted by constitutional expert Granville Austin, who observed that the committee's draft resolution closely resembled the Objectives Resolution.

Question 4

Consider the following pairs:
1. August Offer (1940) : First official demand by the Indian National Congress for a Constituent Assembly.
2. Cripps Proposals (1942) : Proposed two separate Constituent Assemblies for two autonomous states.
3. Cabinet Mission (1946) : Rejected the idea of two Constituent Assemblies.
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only one pair. Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. The August Offer was the British Government's acceptance in principle of the demand, not the demand itself, which the INC made in 1935. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. The Cripps Proposals were rejected by the Muslim League precisely because they did not offer two separate Constituent Assemblies. Pair 3 is correctly matched. The Cabinet Mission rejected the idea of two Constituent Assemblies but put forth a scheme that was generally acceptable to the Muslim League. Therefore, only one pair is correct.

Question 5

With reference to the Congress Experts Committee appointed in July 1946, consider the following individuals:
1. K.M. Munshi
2. Humayun Kabir
3. Krishna Kripalani
4. D.R. Gadgil
How many of the individuals mentioned above were members of this committee?

Accepted Answer

All four. All four individuals mentioned were part of the Congress Experts Committee. K.M. Munshi, Humayun Kabir, and D.R. Gadgil were among the initial members. Krishna Kripalani was later co-opted as a member and convener of the committee.

Question 6

Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Constituent Assembly as originally planned in 1946:
1. The total strength of the Assembly was fixed at 389 members.
2. The Princely States were allotted 93 seats.
3. The seats allocated to British Indian Provinces were divided among three principal communities: Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only. Statement 1 is correct as the total strength was 389. Statement 2 is correct as the Princely States were allotted 93 seats. Statement 3 is incorrect because the seats were divided among several communities including Hindus, Muslims, Scheduled Castes, Indian Christians, Backward Tribes, Sikhs, Anglo-Indians, and Parsees, not just three.

Question 7

With reference to the results of the elections to the Constituent Assembly (for the 296 seats allotted to British India), consider the following pairs:
1. Congress : 208 seats
2. Muslim League : 73 seats
3. Independents : 8 seats
4. Communist Party : 1 seat
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

All four pairs. Based on the election results for the 296 seats, all four pairs are correctly matched. The Congress won 208 seats, the Muslim League won 73 seats, Independents won 8 seats, and the Communist Party won 1 seat.

Question 8

Statement I: The Constituent Assembly of India was formed in November 1946.
Statement II: The formation of the Constituent Assembly was a direct outcome of the scheme proposed by the Cabinet Mission Plan.

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.. Both statements are factually correct. The Constituent Assembly was indeed constituted in November 1946. This was done under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. Therefore, Statement II provides the correct historical context and explanation for Statement I.

Question 9

Consider the following statements regarding the community-wise representation in the Constituent Assembly for the 296 seats from British India:
1. The number of seats for Scheduled Castes was 31.
2. The combined strength of Anglo-Indians and Parsees was equal to the strength of Indian Christians.
3. The Muslim League won all the 80 seats allocated to Muslims.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

3 only. Statement 1 is correct; Scheduled Castes had 31 members. Statement 2 is correct; Anglo-Indians (3) and Parsees (3) together had 6 members, which was equal to the number of Indian Christians (6). Statement 3 is incorrect; while 80 seats were allocated to Muslims, the Muslim League won only 73 seats in the election. Other parties like the Unionist Muslims also won seats.

Question 10

Consider the following pairs regarding the composition of the Constituent Assembly of India after the partition (as on December 31, 1947):
1. United Provinces : 55 members
2. Mysore : 7 members
3. Travancore : 6 members
4. West Bengal : 19 members
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

All four pairs. After the partition, the strength of the assembly was reduced. Based on the revised numbers, all four pairs are correctly matched: United Provinces had 55 members, the princely state of Mysore had 7 members, the princely state of Travancore had 6 members, and the province of West Bengal had 19 members.

Question 11

Consider the following statements regarding the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly:
1. It was held on December 9, 1946.
2. It was boycotted by the Muslim League.
3. The meeting was attended by 299 members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only. The Constituent Assembly's first meeting occurred on December 9, 1946. The Muslim League boycotted this meeting, demanding a separate state. Consequently, only 211 members attended the first meeting, not 299.

Question 12

With reference to the leadership of the Constituent Assembly, consider the following statements:
1. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was elected as the temporary President, following the French practice.
2. The Assembly had two elected Vice-Presidents.
3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Assembly.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three. All three statements are correct. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, the oldest member, was the temporary President. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President. The Assembly also elected two Vice-Presidents: H.C. Mukherjee and V.T. Krishnamachari.

Question 13

Consider the following criticisms levelled against the Constituent Assembly:
1. It was not a representative body as its members were not directly elected by the people.
2. Granville Austin remarked that the Assembly was a 'body of Hindus'.
3. It was criticised for being dominated by lawyers and politicians.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

2 only. Statement 2 is incorrect. The remark that the Assembly was a 'body of Hindus' was made by Lord Viscount Simon. Granville Austin's comment was that 'The Constituent Assembly was a one-party body in an essentially one-party country. The Assembly was the Congress and the Congress was India'. Statements 1 and 3 are correct criticisms mentioned in historical accounts.

Question 14

Statement I: Critics maintained that the Constituent Assembly was not a sovereign body.
Statement II: The Constituent Assembly was created by the proposals of the British Government and held its sessions with their permission.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.. Critics argued that the Constituent Assembly lacked sovereignty (Statement I). The reason provided for this criticism was that its very existence was based on the proposals of the British Government, and its sessions required British permission, thus making it a non-sovereign entity (Statement II). Therefore, Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

Question 15

Consider the following pairs:
Session of Constituent Assembly : Period
1. First Session : December 1946
2. Fifth Session : August 1947
3. Seventh Session : November 1948 – January 1949
4. Eleventh Session : January 1950
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only three pairs. Pair 1 is correct (Dec 9–23, 1946). Pair 2 is correct (Aug 14–30, 1947). Pair 3 is correct (Nov 4, 1948–Jan 8, 1949). Pair 4 is incorrect; the Eleventh Session was from November 14–26, 1949. Therefore, only three pairs are correctly matched.

Question 16

Statement I: The Objectives Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure for a sovereign India.
Statement II: A modified version of the Objectives Resolution forms the Preamble of the present Constitution of India.

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.. Both statements are factually correct based on the text. Statement I describes the purpose of the Objectives Resolution. Statement II states its eventual fate. While related, Statement II describes the legacy of the Resolution rather than explaining why it contained the fundamentals and philosophy, making it not the 'correct explanation' for Statement I.

Question 17

With reference to the changes made by the Indian Independence Act of 1947, consider the following statements:
1. It made the Constituent Assembly a fully sovereign body.
2. It empowered the Assembly to abrogate any law made by the British Parliament concerning India.
3. It resulted in the total strength of the Assembly being reduced to 229.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 made the Assembly a sovereign body, capable of framing any constitution and altering any British law for India. However, the total strength of the Assembly was reduced to 299, not 229. The number 229 refers to the reduced strength of the Indian provinces, not the total Assembly.

Question 18

Consider the following pairs regarding the Constituent Assembly:
1. Chairperson of the Assembly as a constituent body : G.V. Mavlankar
2. Chairperson of the Assembly as a legislative body : Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. Mover of the Objectives Resolution : Jawaharlal Nehru
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only one pair. Only the third pair is correct. Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution. The roles in the first two pairs are reversed: Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired the Assembly when it met as the constituent body, and G.V. Mavlankar chaired it when it met as the legislative body.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly:
1. The Objectives Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on December 13, 1946.
2. Following the partition, the strength of the princely states in the Assembly was reduced from 93 to 70.
3. The Mountbatten Plan of June 3, 1947, was for the partition of the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

1 only. Statement 1 is incorrect; the Objectives Resolution was *moved* on December 13, 1946, but it was *adopted* on January 22, 1947. Statements 2 and 3 are correct facts mentioned in the text. The question asks for the incorrect statement.

Question 20

Consider the following procedural aspects of the Constituent Assembly's functioning:
1. The Objectives Resolution was adopted before the representatives of the princely states began to join the Assembly.
2. The members of the Muslim League from the Indian Dominion entered the Assembly after the acceptance of the Mountbatten Plan.
3. The Assembly's dual function as a constituent and legislative body continued until the task of making the Constitution was completed on November 26, 1949.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three. All three statements are procedurally correct. 1) The Resolution was adopted in Jan 1947, and the first representatives of princely states joined in April 1947. 2) After the Mountbatten Plan (June 1947) confirmed partition, representatives of most princely states and Muslim League members from the Indian Dominion joined. 3) The dual functions of the Assembly continued until the constitution-making task was finished on November 26, 1949.

Question 21

Consider the following pairs:
Committee : Chairman
1. Union Constitution Committee : Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Provincial Constitution Committee : Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. Steering Committee : Sardar Patel
4. House Committee : B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only two pairs. Pair 1 is correct: The Union Constitution Committee was chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru. Pair 4 is correct: The House Committee was chaired by B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya. Pair 2 is incorrect: The Provincial Constitution Committee was chaired by Sardar Patel. Pair 3 is incorrect: The Steering Committee was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Question 22

Consider the following statements regarding the committees of the Constituent Assembly:
1. Sardar Patel was the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas.
2. The Minorities Sub-Committee was chaired by J.B. Kripalani.
3. Dr. K.M. Munshi was the chairman of the Order of Business Committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

2 only. Statement 2 is not correct. The Minorities Sub-Committee was chaired by H.C. Mukherjee. J.B. Kripalani was the chairman of the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee. Statement 1 is correct. Statement 3 is also correct.

Question 23

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The composition of the Drafting Committee, as originally constituted, underwent changes during its tenure.
Statement II: Two members of the Drafting Committee, B.L. Mitter and D.P. Khaitan, were replaced by N. Madhava Rau and T.T. Krishnamachari respectively.
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.. Statement I is correct as the original seven-member committee did not remain the same throughout. Statement II is also correct and provides the specific reason for the change mentioned in Statement I: B.L. Mitter resigned due to ill-health and was replaced by N. Madhava Rau, while D.P. Khaitan died in 1948 and was replaced by T.T. Krishnamachari. Therefore, Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

Question 24

Consider the following individuals who chaired committees of the Constituent Assembly, some of whom were not members of the Assembly:
1. S. Varadachari - Ad-hoc Committee on the Supreme Court
2. G.V. Mavalankar - Ad-hoc Committee on the National Flag
3. Nalini Ranjan Sarkar - Expert Committee on the Financial Provisions of the Union Constitution
4. S.K. Dar - Linguistic Provinces Commission
How many of the above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only three. S. Varadachari chaired the Ad-hoc Committee on the Supreme Court. Nalini Ranjan Sarkar chaired the Expert Committee on the Financial Provisions. S.K. Dar chaired the Linguistic Provinces Commission. All three were not members of the Assembly. However, G.V. Mavalankar chaired the Committee on the Functions of the Constituent Assembly, not the Ad-hoc Committee on the National Flag, which was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Therefore, only three of the matches are correct.

Question 25

With reference to the working of the Drafting Committee, consider the following statements:
1. The committee took less than six months to prepare its first draft.
2. The people of India were given a period of eight months to discuss the first draft and propose amendments.
3. The second draft, prepared after considering public comments, was published in October 1948.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3. All three statements are correct. The Drafting Committee was set up in August 1947 and published its first draft in February 1948, taking less than six months. The public was then given eight months for discussion. Following this feedback, the second draft was published in October 1948. The entire process reflects the procedural steps taken in drafting the Constitution.

Question 26

Consider the following statements regarding the process of passing the Draft Constitution:
1. The first reading involved a general discussion that lasted for five days.
2. The second reading, which involved clause-by-clause consideration, saw the discussion of over 7000 proposed amendments.
3. The third reading of the draft began after the second reading had concluded.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only. The first reading involved a five-day general discussion. The third reading started on November 14, 1949, after the second reading ended on October 17, 1949. However, during the second reading, while 7653 amendments were proposed, only 2473 were actually discussed, which is not over 7000. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.

Question 27

With reference to the enforcement of the Constitution of India,
how many of the provisions listed below came into force on November 26, 1949, itself?
1. Citizenship
2. Elections
3. Provisional Parliament
4. Short Title

Accepted Answer

All four. The text explicitly states that provisions pertaining to citizenship, elections, provisional parliament, and short title (contained in specific articles) came into force on November 26, 1949. Therefore, all four items listed were among the provisions that were enforced on that date.

Question 28

Statement I: The major part of the Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950.
Statement II: January 26 was chosen as the date of commencement to commemorate the celebration of Purna Swaraj day in 1930.

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.. Both statements are factually correct. The date January 26 was deliberately chosen for the commencement of the Constitution to honour the historical significance of the Purna Swaraj Day, which was first celebrated on January 26, 1930, following the Lahore Congress session of December 1929. Thus, Statement II provides the correct historical reason for Statement I.

Question 29

Consider the following statements regarding the adoption of the Constitution:
1. The Preamble was enacted before the rest of the Constitution was enacted.
2. On November 26, 1949, all 299 members of the Constituent Assembly signed the Constitution.
3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is recognised as the 'Father of the Constitution of India'.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only. The Preamble was enacted after the main body of the Constitution was already enacted. On November 26, 1949, only 284 of the 299 members were present and signed the document. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is indeed recognised as the 'Father of the Constitution of India'. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Question 30

With the commencement of the Constitution on January 26, 1950,
how many of the following Acts were repealed?
1. The Indian Independence Act of 1947
2. The Government of India Act of 1935
3. The Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act (1949)

Accepted Answer

Only two. The commencement of the Constitution led to the repeal of the Indian Independence Act of 1947 and the Government of India Act of 1935. However, the Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act of 1949 was explicitly continued and not repealed. Therefore, only two of the listed acts were repealed.

Question 31

Consider the following pairs:
1. S.N. Mukerjee : Chief Draftsman of the Constitution
2. B.N. Rau : Secretary to the Constituent Assembly
3. Prem Behari Narain Raizada : Calligrapher of the original English version
4. H.V.R. Iyengar : Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only two pairs. S.N. Mukerjee was the chief draftsman and Prem Behari Narain Raizada was the calligrapher of the original English version, making pairs 1 and 3 correct. Sir B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor, not the secretary. H.V.R. Iyengar was the secretary, not the constitutional advisor. Therefore, pairs 2 and 4 are incorrectly matched.

Question 32

With reference to the authoritative text of the Constitution in the Hindi language, consider the following statements:
1. The President is authorized to cause the publication of the Hindi translation of the Constitution.
2. The Hindi translation is construed to have the same meaning as the original text in English.
3. In case of any difficulty in construing the meaning of the Hindi text, the President shall cause the text to be revised suitably.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3. Article 394-A, inserted by the 58th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987, provides for all three points. The President is authorized to publish the Hindi translation, which is legally construed to have the same meaning as the English original. The article also specifies that if any difficulty arises, the President shall cause the Hindi text to be revised.

Question 33

Statement I: The original Constitution of India, as adopted in 1949, did not make any provision with respect to an authoritative text of the Constitution in the Hindi language.
Statement II: The 58th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1987 inserted a new Article 394-A, which authorized the President to publish a Hindi translation of the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.. Statement I is correct; the original Constitution lacked a provision for an authoritative Hindi text. Statement II is also correct; the 58th Amendment Act of 1987 added Article 394-A to address this gap. Statement II explains the subsequent constitutional development that rectified the situation described in Statement I, thus providing the historical context and solution.

Question 34

Consider the following statements regarding the making of the Indian Constitution:
1. The Elephant was adopted as the symbol of the Constituent Assembly.
2. S.N. Mukerjee was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
3. The original Preamble was beautified and ornamented by Nand Lal Bose.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

2 and 3 only. Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect; S.N. Mukerjee was the chief draftsman, while Sir B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor. Statement 3 is incorrect; the original Preamble was beautified and ornamented by Beohar Rammanohar Sinha, although Nand Lal Bose was also an artist from Shantiniketan who worked on the original version.

Question 35

Consider the following statements regarding the art and calligraphy of the Indian Constitution:
1. The calligraphy of the Hindi version of the original constitution was done by Vasant Krishan Vaidya.
2. The original English version was beautified and decorated by artists from Shantiniketan.
3. Beohar Rammanohar Sinha was the calligrapher of the original English version of the Constitution.
4. Nand Lal Bose elegantly decorated and illuminated the Hindi version of the original constitution.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only three. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. Vasant Krishan Vaidya was the calligrapher for the Hindi version. Artists from Shantiniketan, including Nand Lal Bose and Beohar Rammanohar Sinha, decorated the English version. Nand Lal Bose also decorated the Hindi version. Statement 3 is incorrect; Beohar Rammanohar Sinha decorated the Preamble, but the calligrapher of the English version was Prem Behari Narain Raizada.

Question 36

Consider the following pairs:
1. Article 393 : Commencement
2. Article 394 : Short title
3. Article 394A : Authoritative text in Hindi
4. Article 395 : Repeals
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only two pairs. Article 393 deals with the Short title. Article 394 deals with the Commencement of the Constitution. Article 394A provides for the Authoritative text in the Hindi language. Article 395 deals with Repeals. Therefore, only pairs 3 and 4 are correctly matched.

Question 37

Based on the time taken for framing the constitutions of different countries, consider the following statements:
1. The U.S.A. took the shortest time to frame its constitution.
2. Canada took more than double the time taken by South Africa.
3. Australia's constitution-making process was the longest, spanning about 9 years.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three. The U.S.A. took less than 4 months, the shortest period. Canada took about 2 years and 6 months, which is more than double the 1 year taken by South Africa. Australia took about 9 years, which was the longest duration among the countries listed. All three statements are correct.

Question 38

Consider the following statements:
1. The members of the Constituent Assembly appended their signatures to the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950.
2. Article 395 of the Constitution of India deals with the commencement of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2. Statement 1 is incorrect; the members signed the Constitution on January 24, 1950. Statement 2 is incorrect; Article 394 deals with the commencement, while Article 395 deals with repeals. Since both statements are incorrect, the correct option is 'Both 1 and 2'.

Question 39

Statement I: Among the constitutions of the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and South Africa, the constitution of the U.S.A. is the shortest in terms of the number of articles.
Statement II: The constitution-making process for the U.S.A. was completed in the shortest duration compared to that of Canada, Australia, and South Africa.

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation for Statement I.. Statement I is correct as the U.S.A. Constitution has only 7 articles, the lowest among the given options. Statement II is also correct as it took less than 4 months, the shortest time. However, the short duration of the drafting process (Statement II) does not explain why the constitution has few articles (Statement I). The two facts are independent.

Question 40

With reference to the final provisions of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. The provision for the 'Short title' of the Constitution is contained in Article 393.
2. The final meeting of the Constituent Assembly for signing the Constitution was held on January 24, 1950.
3. Article 394A pertains to the authoritative text of the Constitution in the Hindi language.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3. All three statements are factually correct. Article 393 specifies the short title. The final session for signing was indeed on January 24, 1950. Article 394A provides for the authoritative text in Hindi. Therefore, all statements are correct.

Question 41

With reference to the celebration of Constitution Day on November 26, consider the following statements regarding the historical events of this date:

1. The date November 26, 1949, is explicitly mentioned in the Preamble as the date on which the people of India adopted, enacted, and gave to themselves the Constitution.
2. On November 26, 1949, the entire Constitution, including all its provisions and the Preamble, came into force.
3. The decision to observe November 26 as Constitution Day was made in 2015, prior to which the day was celebrated as National Law Day.
4. Out of a total of 299 members of the Constituent Assembly, all were present and signed the Constitution on November 26, 1949.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only two. Statement 1 is correct as the Preamble explicitly states '...in our Constituent Assembly this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution.' Statement 2 is incorrect because only certain provisions related to citizenship, elections, etc., came into force on Nov 26, 1949. The major part came into force on Jan 26, 1950. Statement 3 is correct, as mentioned in the current affairs update. Statement 4 is incorrect; out of 299 members, only 284 were present and signed the Constitution. Therefore, only two statements (1 and 3) are correct.

Question 42

Considering the evolution of the Indian Constitution from its initial adoption to its current amended form, as highlighted by the celebration of Constitution Day, evaluate the following statements:

1. The provisions for the Election Commission (Article 324) were part of the initial set of articles that came into force on November 26, 1949, while the 61st Amendment later altered a key aspect of elections by reducing the voting age.
2. The provisions related to Citizenship (Articles 5-9) came into force immediately upon adoption, whereas the concept of Fundamental Duties for citizens was introduced much later via the 42nd Amendment.
3. The Preamble, which contains the date of adoption (November 26, 1949), was enacted before the rest of the Constitution to serve as a guiding framework for the Constituent Assembly's deliberations.
4. The 44th Amendment restored the original five-year tenure of the Lok Sabha, a feature related to the provisional parliament whose enabling provisions came into force on November 26, 1949.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only three. Statement 3 is incorrect. The static content explicitly states, 'The Preamble was enacted after the entire Constitution was already enacted.' Statement 1 is correct as Article 324 was among the articles that came into force on Nov 26, 1949, and the 61st Amendment (mentioned in the CA) reduced the voting age. Statement 2 is correct as Articles 5-9 on citizenship came into force on Nov 26, 1949, and Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. Statement 4 is correct as provisions for the provisional parliament (Art 379, etc.) came into force on Nov 26, 1949, and the 44th Amendment did restore the Lok Sabha's tenure to five years.

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