Q.1:- By virtue of which Act, diarchy was introduced in India ?
- Indian Council Act, 1909
- Government of India Act, 1919
- Government of India Act, 1935
- Indian Independence Act, 1947
Ans:- (b) Government of India Act, 1919
Q.2:- Which of the following exercised the most profound influence in framing the Indian Constitution ?
- British Constitution
- US Constitution
- Irish Constitution
- The Government of India Act, 1935
Ans:- (d) The Government of India Act, 1935
Q.3:- The instrument of instructions contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as ?
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of the State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
- Emergency Provisions
Ans:- (d) Emergency Provisions
Q.4:- Diarchy was first introduced under ?
- Morley Minto Reforms
- Mont Ford Reforms
- Simon Commission Plan
- Government of India Act, 1935
Ans:- (b) Mont Ford Reforms
Q.5:- Through which one of the following were commercial activities of the East India Company finally put to an end ?
- The Charter Act of 1793
- The Charter Act of 1813
- The Charter Act of 1833
- The Charter Act of 1853
Ans:- (c) The Charter Act of 1833
Q.6:- Who presided over the first meeting of the Indian Constituent Assembly ?
- Rajendra Prasad
- Sachchidananda Sinha
- R. Ambedkar
- V. Kamath
Ans:- (b) Sachchidananda Sinha
Q.7:- How many members were initially there in the Constituent Assembly of India ?
- 300
- 304
- 308
- 310
Ans:- (a) 300
Q.8:- The first Session of the Constitutional Assembly was held on ?
- November 26, 1946
- December 9, 1946
- August 16, 1947
- January 26, 1948
Ans:- (b) December 9, 1946
Q.9:- In which year did the Parliament adopt Indian Constitution ?
- 1947
- 1948
- 1950
- 1952
Ans:- (c) 1950
Q.10:- The Constitution of India came into force on ?
- December 9, 1946
- January 26, 1949
- January 26, 1950
- November 26, 1951
Ans:- (c) January 26, 1950
Q.11:- The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over East India Company was taken by ?
- The Regulating Act, 1773
- The Pitt’s India Act, 1784
- The Charter Act of 1793
- The Charter Act of 1813
Ans:- (a) The Regulating Act, 1773
Q.12:- The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on ?
- The principle of federation and parliamentary system
- The principle of succession of the British India provinces
- Acceptance of the idea of a constituent assembly to draft a constitution
- Non of these
Ans:- (a) The principle of federation and parliamentary system
Q.13:- The India Legislature was made bi-cameral for the first time by ?
- India Council Act of 1892
- India Council Act of 1909
- The Government of India Act of 1919
- The Government of India Act of 1935
Ans:- (c) The Government of India Act of 1919
Q.14:- Which of the following is correct ?
- The Nehru Report (1928) had advocated the inclusion of Fundamental Right in the Constitution of India
- The Government of India Act, 1935 referred to Fundamental Rights
- The August Offer, 1940 included the Fundamental Rights
- The Cripps Mission, 1942 referred to Fundamental Rights
Ans:- (a) The Nehru Report (1928) had advocated the inclusion of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India
Q.15:- Who among the following was the advisor of the Drafting committee of Constituent Assembly ?
- Shiva Rao
- R. Ambedkar
- Sachchidananda Sinha
- N. Rau
Ans:- (d) B.N. Rau
Q.16:- The Indian Independence Bill received the Royal Assent on ?
- July 18, 1947
- July 19, 1947
- July 20, 1947
- July 21, 1947
Ans:- (a) July 18, 1947
Q.17:- Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution ?
- Jawahar Lal Nehru
- R. Ambedkar
- N. Rau
- Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:- (a) Jawahar Lal Nehru
Q.18:- Who amongst the following was the chairperson of the Drafting Committee set up by the Constituent Assembly ?
- Jawahar Lal Nehru
- Rajendra Prasad
- B.R. Ambedkar
- None of these
Ans:- (c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Q.19:- The Constitution of India was completed on :
- February 11, 1948
- November 26, 1949
- January 26, 1950
- None of these
Ans:- (b) November 26, 1949
Q.20:- Who was the Chairman of the Union Power Committee of Constituent Assembly of India ?
- Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
- B.R. Ambedkar
- Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
- Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:- (d) Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Q.21:- Which was not a member of Cabinet Mission ?
- Pathic Lawrance
- Stafford Cripps
- V. Alexander
- John Simon
Ans:- (d) John Simon
Q.22:- The Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on ?
- 13th December, 1946
- 22nd January 1947
- 3rd June, 1947
- 29th August, 1947
Ans:- (d) 29th August, 1947
Q.23:- The monopoly of Indian trade of the East Indian Company was abolished by the ?
- Regulating Act, 1773
- Charter Act, 1813
- Charter Act, 1833
- Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:- (b) Charter Act, 1813
Q.24:- Two independent states of India and Pakistan were created by ?
- The Shimla Conference
- The Cripps proposal
- The Cabinet Mission Plan
- The Indian Independence Act
Ans:- (d) The Indian Independence Act
Q.25:- The number of members included in the constitution Drafting Committee was ?
- Seven
- Nine
- Eleven
- Thirteen
Ans:- (a) Seven