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Exploring the Indian Constitution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the primary purpose of the Constituent Assembly?

a)

To create a political party.

b)

To revise existing laws.

c)

To establish a new government.

d)

To draft a new constitution.

2.

Who was the president of the Constituent Assembly?

a)

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

b)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

c)

Jawaharlal Nehru

d)

Mahatma Gandhi

3.

Which year did the Constituent Assembly first meet?

a)

1945

b)

1946

c)

1950

d)

1947

4.

What was the significance of the Objective Resolution?

a)

The Objective Resolution established the guiding principles for Pakistan's constitution and governance.

b)

The Objective Resolution defined the national language of Pakistan.

c)

The Objective Resolution outlined the economic policies of Pakistan.

d)

The Objective Resolution was a declaration of independence from British rule.

5.

How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly?

a)

389

b)

400

c)

350

d)

420

6.

What were the main sources of inspiration for the Indian Constitution?

a)

The main sources of inspiration for the Indian Constitution include the Articles of Confederation, the Napoleonic Code, the South African Constitution, the Australian Constitution, and the Japanese Constitution.

b)

The main sources of inspiration for the Indian Constitution include the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations Covenant, the Brazilian Constitution, the Spanish Constitution, and the Russian Constitution.

c)

The main sources of inspiration for the Indian Constitution include the Government of India Act 1935, the British parliamentary system, the American Constitution, the French Declaration of the Rights of Man, and the Irish Constitution.

d)

The main sources of inspiration for the Indian Constitution include the Magna Carta, the Soviet Constitution, the United Nations Charter, the Canadian Constitution, and the German Basic Law.

7.

Which committee was responsible for drafting the Constitution?

a)

Legislative Assembly

b)

Drafting Committee

c)

Constituent Assembly

d)

Constitutional Council

8.

What role did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar play in the Constituent Assembly?

a)

Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution

b)

Minister of Education in India

c)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d)

Member of the Legislative Assembly

9.

What were some key debates regarding fundamental rights?

a)

Debates include individual vs. societal rights, freedom of speech vs. hate speech, inclusion of marginalized groups, and rights in the context of technology.

b)

Arguments over national security vs. personal privacy

c)

Discussions about historical vs. contemporary rights

d)

Debates on economic rights vs. environmental rights

10.

How did the Constituent Assembly address the issue of federalism?

a)

The Constituent Assembly established a federal structure with a division of powers between central and state governments.

b)

The Constituent Assembly rejected the idea of federalism entirely.

c)

The Constituent Assembly only focused on local governance issues.

d)

The Constituent Assembly created a unitary system with no state powers.