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Historical Background 02
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Q1. Which act provided for a federal form of government for India?
A.
Indian Council Act 1909
B.
Government of India Act 1935
C.
Government of India Act 1919
D.
Indian Independence Act 1947
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Correct Answer:
B
The 1935 Act proposed an All India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states.
Q2. The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held in
A.
New Delhi
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Lahore
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Correct Answer:
A
The first meeting took place on December 9, 1946, in the Constitution Hall (now Central Hall of Parliament).
Q3. The Objectives Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on
A.
22nd January 1947
B.
26th November 1946
C.
1st October 1948
D.
None of the above
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Moved by Nehru on Dec 13, 1946, it was unanimously adopted on Jan 22, 1947.
Q4. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Dr B R Ambedkar
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer:
A
Dr. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and played a pivotal role.
Q5. Which is NOT a feature of the Government of India Act of 1935?
A.
Dyarchy at centre and provinces
B.
Bicameral legislature
C.
Provincial autonomy
D.
An All India Federation
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The Act abolished dyarchy in provinces and introduced it at the Centre instead.
Q6. Act enabling Governor General to associate Indians with legislation
A.
Act of 1858
B.
Act of 1861
C.
Act of 1892
D.
Act of 1915
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Correct Answer:
B
The Indian Councils Act 1861 initiated the participation of Indians in the law-making process.
Q7. Constituent assembly established to frame the constitution on
A.
6th December 1946
B.
26th November 1949
C.
26th December 1949
D.
10th June 1946
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Correct Answer:
A
The Assembly was formed in Dec 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan.
Q8. The Government of India Act 1919 was known as
A.
Morley-Minto Reforms
B.
Wavell Reforms
C.
Mont-Ford Reforms
D.
Mountbatten Reforms
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Correct Answer:
C
It was named after Secretary of State Montagu and Viceroy Lord Chelmsford.
Q9. Who acted as the constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
A.
VP Menon
B.
Dr Rajendra Prasad
C.
BN Rau
D.
Dr Sachhidanand Sinha
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Sir B.N. Rau was appointed as the legal advisor to the assembly.
Q10. Who moved the Objectives Resolution in the Assembly?
A.
Sardar Patel
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
K.M. Munshi
D.
B.R. Ambedkar
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Jawaharlal Nehru moved this historic resolution on December 13, 1946.
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