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Making of the indian constitution - Test Set 3

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  1. Question 1

    UPPSC Prelims 2021
    Who was the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
    1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    2. Jawaharlal Nehru
    3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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  2. Question 2

    Which committee of the Constituent Assembly dealt with Union-State relations?
    1. Union Powers Committee
    2. Advisory Committee
    3. States Committee
    4. Drafting Committee
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  3. Question 3

    What was the total number of sessions held by the Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution?
    1. 9
    2. 13
    3. 11
    4. 15
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  4. Question 4

    Who was the Chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee in the Constituent Assembly?
    1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    2. Jawaharlal Nehru
    3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    4. Rajendra Prasad
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  5. Question 5

    Which act provided the framework for the Constituent Assembly’s formation?
    1. Government of India Act, 1919
    2. Government of India Act, 1935
    3. Indian Independence Act, 1947
    4. Cripps Mission, 1942
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  6. Question 6

    Which committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
    1. Drafting Committee
    2. Advisory Committee
    3. Union Powers Committee
    4. None of the above, as they were addes later
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  7. Question 7

    Who represented the princely states in the Constituent Assembly’s negotiations?
    1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    2. Jawaharlal Nehru
    3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    4. C. Rajagopalachari
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  8. Question 8

    Which member of the Constituent Assembly was known for advocating women’s representation?
    1. Sarojini Naidu
    2. Annie Besant
    3. Indira Gandhi
    4. Kamala Nehru
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  9. Question 9

    The Constituent Assembly’s debates were published in how many volumes?
    1. 8
    2. 10
    3. 12
    4. 14
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  10. Question 10

    WBCS Prelims 2022
    In Which date the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constitutent Assembly?
    1. August 15, 1947
    2. Novenber 26, 1949
    3. January 26, 1950
    4. August 15, 1950
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  11. Question 11

    WBCS Prelims 2020
    Indian Constitution was prepared by-
    1. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
    2. Jawahar Lal Nehru
    3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    4. Sardar Ballav Bhai Patel
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  12. Question 12

    WBCS Pre 2020
    Samvidhan Divas or Constitution Day is celebrated in India on-
    1. 3rd December
    2. 25th October
    3. 5th January
    4. 26th Novermber
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  13. Question 13

    WBCS pre 2020
    The Constitution of India was adopted by-
    1. Indian National Congress
    2. Indian League
    3. Indian Constituent Assembly
    4. One of the above
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  14. Question 14

    WBCS Pre 2019
    Mark the correct date and year in which the Indian Constitution came into being
    1. 15 August, 1947
    2. 24 July 1948
    3. 20 January 1951
    4. 26 January 1950
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  15. Question 15

    WBCS Pre 2013
    Who was the first President of the 'Constituent Assembly'?
    1. Dr. Ambedkar
    2. Rajagopalachari
    3. Abdul Kalam Azad
    4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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  16. Question 16

    WBCS Pre 2013
    In whose report the idea of the federation of states was first proposed?
    1. Rajagopalachari
    2. Sarat Bose
    3. Motilal Nehru
    4. Shyamaprasad Mukherjee
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  17. Question 17

    WBCS pre 2013
    India achieved the political independence from British role on
    1. 26th January, 1950
    2. 2nd October, 1942
    3. 15th August, 1947
    4. 3rd December, 1972
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  18. Question 18

    WBCS Pre 2013
    Who was one of the advocates of' United Sovereign Bengal' ?
    1. H. S. Surhawardi
    2. Shyamaprasad Mukherjee
    3. Maulana Abul kalam Azad
    4. None of the above.
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  19. Question 19

    WBCS Pre 2008
    The Constitution of India established a Parliamentry system of Government following the pattern of
    1. France
    2. Britain
    3. Canada
    4. Swrden
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  20. Question 20

    WBCS Pre 2007
    How many members were initially in the Constituent Assembly of India?
    1. 300
    2. 304
    3. 389
    4. 310
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