Indian Constitution Quiz

What was the Act for the Better Government of India (1858)?

• It put India directly under the control of the British government.

• It established a separate legislative council.

• It introduced 'diarchy' at the provincial level.

• It increased the sizes of the councils.

What did the Indian Councils Act (1861) establish?

• A separate legislative council to assist the Governor-General.

• A federal form of government.

• The power to discuss certain matters in the legislative council.

• The appointment of more Indians to the councils.

What was introduced by the Government of India Act (1919)?

• 'Diarchy' at the provincial level.

• A written constitution.

• Fundamental Rights.

• Emergency provisions.

What was the significance of the Indian Independence Act (1947)?

• The British gave up control of the Government of India.

• It introduced 'provincial autonomy'.

• It established a federal government.

• It set up a democracy.

What does the Preamble to the Constitution of India explain?

• The purposes and objectives of the Constitution.

• The rights of the citizens.

• The structure of the government.

• The history of the Constitution.

What is the date when the Constitution of India came into effect?

• 26 January 1950

• 26 November 1949

• 15 August 1947

• 1 January 1950

Who was the first president of the Constituent Assembly?

• Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad

• Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

• Jawahar Lal Nehru

What was the main objective of the Constituent Assembly?

• To write the Constitution of India.

• To set up a federal form of government.

• To protect the rights of minorities.

• To establish a democracy.