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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
b. R. Ambedkar was elected to the Constituent Assembly by |
| A. | from west bengal |
| B. | from Mumbai Presidency |
| C. | from then central India |
| D. | from Punjab |
| Answer» B. from Mumbai Presidency | |
| 2. |
How many representatives were there for the princely states in the Constituent Assembly (reconstituted) - |
| A. | 100 , |
| B. | 70 , |
| C. | 85 , |
| D. | 65 , |
| Answer» C. 85 , | |
| 3. |
What was the number of members of the Constituent Assembly in the year 1947 as a result of the reorganization - |
| A. | 289 , |
| B. | 299 , |
| C. | 324 , |
| D. | 333 , |
| Answer» C. 324 , | |
| 4. |
Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, in order to determine the allotted number of members of each province in the constitution-making council, a representative was in proportion to the population - |
| A. | 8 lakh persons |
| B. | 10 lakh person |
| C. | 12 lakh persons |
| D. | 15 lakh persons |
| Answer» C. 12 lakh persons | |
| 5. |
In 1936, the demand for the formation of the Constituent Assembly by the Indian National Congress was placed in the meeting held at- |
| A. | Kanpur |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Faizpur |
| D. | Lahore |
| Answer» D. Lahore | |
| 6. |
The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted by- |
| A. | Simon commission proposal |
| B. | cripps offer |
| C. | mountbatten plan |
| D. | cabinet mission plan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
What was the basis for setting up the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | Indian National Congress resolution |
| B. | Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 |
| C. | Indian Independence Act, 1947 |
| D. | Resolution of the Provincial / State Legislature of the Dominion of India |
| Answer» C. Indian Independence Act, 1947 | |
| 8. |
According to the Cabinet Mission Plan, how many members were to be in the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | 389 , |
| B. | 409 , |
| C. | 429 , |
| D. | 505 , |
| Answer» B. 409 , | |
| 9. |
How was the division of the total members decided in the proposed original constitution? |
| A. | 292 representatives of the British territories |
| B. | 93 representatives of princely states |
| C. | 4 representatives of main commissionerate areas |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
In the Constituent Assembly, 293 members were to be elected for different provinces. How many representatives of Congress got elected out of these? |
| A. | 195 , |
| B. | 208 , |
| C. | 225 , |
| D. | 235 , |
| Answer» C. 225 , | |
| 11. |
The demand for the formation of the Constituent Assembly was first presented in 1895 by - |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | b. R. ambedkar |
| D. | Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Under which plan in the year 1942, it was accepted that an elected Constituent Assembly would be formed in India, which would make the constitution after the war? |
| A. | cripps plan |
| B. | wavel plan |
| C. | cabinet mission plan |
| D. | mountbatten plan |
| Answer» B. wavel plan | |
| 13. |
In which year did the Congress pass a resolution demanding the creation of a constitution by the Indian people without any kind of external interference? |
| A. | 1928 AD |
| B. | 1931 AD |
| C. | 1936 AD |
| D. | 1942 AD. |
| Answer» D. 1942 AD. | |
| 14. |
The idea of the Constituent Assembly was formally propounded by- |
| A. | Motilal Nehru |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | M . N. opinion |
| D. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Answer» D. Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 15. |
In 1938, which person demanded the formation of the Constituent Assembly on the basis of adult franchise? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Subhash Chandra Bose |
| D. | Vallabh Bhai Patel |
| Answer» C. Subhash Chandra Bose | |
| 16. |
What was the embodiment of the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Motilal Nehru |
| C. | M . N. opinion |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
1924 AD By whom it was demanded from the British Government that the Constituent Assembly was formed for the making of the Indian Constitution - |
| A. | M . N. Opinion . |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | Motilal Nehru |
| D. | Gopalakrishna Gokhale |
| Answer» D. Gopalakrishna Gokhale | |
| 18. |
1922 AD In which of the following was the exclamation expressed thatThe Indian Constitution will be according to the will of the Indians - |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Motilal Nehru |
| C. | Gopalakrishna Gokhale |
| D. | Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| Answer» B. Motilal Nehru | |
| 19. |
The post of Secretary in India was created by- |
| A. | Marley-Minto Reforms, 1909 |
| B. | Government of India Act, 1858 |
| C. | Council of India Act - 1861 |
| D. | Montagu Chelmsford Reform |
| Answer» C. Council of India Act - 1861 | |
| 20. |
The first attempt at a federal system was made by the Government of India Act. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . carried out by - |
| A. | 1909 , |
| B. | 1919 , |
| C. | 1935 , |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 21. |
The plan to hand over sovereign power to Indians in the year 1947 is known by which of the following names? |
| A. | Durand Scheme |
| B. | Minto - Marley Plan |
| C. | mountbatten plan |
| D. | wavele plan |
| Answer» D. wavele plan | |
| 22. |
Under whose rule was it run after independence till the constitution of India came into force? |
| A. | By law made in consultation with Indian leaders |
| B. | According to the constitution of England |
| C. | According to the Government of India Act of 1935 |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 23. |
The Cabinet Mission of 1946 was constituted of three ministers. Who among the following was not its member? |
| A. | Lord Pethick Lawrence |
| B. | a . V. alexander |
| C. | Sir Stafford Cripps |
| D. | lord emery |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Provision to establish All India Federation was included in – |
| A. | in the Government of India Act, 1935 |
| B. | August Offer, in 1940 |
| C. | in the Government of India Act, 1919 |
| D. | Cabinet Mission Resolution, 1946 |
| Answer» B. August Offer, in 1940 | |
| 25. |
Under which act was the dyarchy established at the center? |
| A. | Act of 1909 |
| B. | Government of India Act, 1919 |
| C. | in the Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | Government of India Act, 1947 |
| Answer» D. Government of India Act, 1947 | |
| 26. |
Which one is not correct about the Cabinet Mission Plan? |
| A. | provincial grouping |
| B. | Interim Cabinet of Indian Members |
| C. | Pakistan's acceptance |
| D. | The right to make a constitution |
| Answer» D. The right to make a constitution | |
| 27. |
The essence of the provisions in the Montagu-Chelmsford Reform was – |
| A. | autonomy of states |
| B. | dual rule in provinces |
| C. | Separate electoral system for Hindus and Muslims |
| D. | veto power to governors |
| Answer» C. Separate electoral system for Hindus and Muslims | |
| 28. |
What was provided in the Indian Council Act of 1909? |
| A. | Dual system of governance |
| B. | communal representation |
| C. | federal system |
| D. | provincial system |
| Answer» C. federal system | |
| 29. |
The additional electorate for the Muslims was initially introduced by- |
| A. | Cripps Mission, 1942 |
| B. | Marley-Minto Reforms, 1909 |
| C. | Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919 |
| D. | Government of India Act, 1938 |
| Answer» C. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919 | |
| 30. |
Empress Victoria, in her declaration of 1858, had assured the Indians of many things. Which one of the following assurances was fulfilled by the British rule? |
| A. | The policy of usurping the princely states will be abolished. |
| B. | The status quo of the native kingdom will be maintained |
| C. | Indian and European all subjects will get equal treatment |
| D. | There will be no interference in the social and religious beliefs of Indians. |
| Answer» C. Indian and European all subjects will get equal treatment | |
| 31. |
What was the purpose of the Minto-Marley Reform? |
| A. | Separate electoral system |
| B. | increase the participation of Indians |
| C. | prepare for war |
| D. | give complete freedom |
| Answer» B. increase the participation of Indians | |
| 32. |
Queen Victoria was appointed Empress of India |
| A. | 1885 AD |
| B. | 1875 AD |
| C. | 1866 AD |
| D. | 1858 AD |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Regulating Act was passed |
| A. | 1773 AD In . |
| B. | 1771 AD In . |
| C. | 1785 AD In |
| D. | 1793 AD In . |
| Answer» B. 1771 AD In . | |
| 34. |
By which act the Governor General of India got the right to reject the decision of his committee? |
| A. | Regulating Act of 1773 |
| B. | Pitt India Act of 1784 |
| C. | Amendment Act of 1786 |
| D. | Charter Act of 1813 |
| Answer» D. Charter Act of 1813 | |
| 35. |
Which of the following Acts gave the Governor General of India the power to issue ordinances? |
| A. | Charter Act - 1833 |
| B. | Council of India Act - 1861 |
| C. | Council of India Act - 1892 |
| D. | Indian Councils Act - 1909 |
| Answer» C. Council of India Act - 1892 | |
| 36. |
b. R. The Poona Pact signed between Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 contained a provision - |
| A. | Dominion status for India |
| B. | separate electorate for Muslims |
| C. | separate constituency for Harijans |
| D. | of joint constituency with reservation for Harijans |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
What is meant by secular nation? |
| A. | anti-religious nation |
| B. | A secular nation |
| C. | irreligious nation |
| D. | religious nation |
| Answer» C. irreligious nation | |
| 38. |
In India, the cabinet is collectively accountable? |
| A. | to parliament |
| B. | Of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | To the public |
| D. | Of the President |
| Answer» C. To the public | |
| 39. |
Which of the following is not a constituent of the state? |
| A. | power |
| B. | public |
| C. | the terrain |
| D. | Governance |
| Answer» B. public | |
| 40. |
Appoint the judges of the High Court? |
| A. | Supreme Court |
| B. | Prime minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Chief Minister |
| Answer» D. Chief Minister | |
| 41. |
What percentage of seats are reserved for women in the Panchayati Raj system? |
| A. | 50% |
| B. | 47% |
| C. | 33% |
| D. | 37% |
| Answer» D. 37% | |
| 42. |
Is there membership of any state in the Indian Republic? |
| A. | mandatory |
| B. | optional |
| C. | Permanent |
| D. | choice |
| Answer» B. optional | |
| 43. |
Which section provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in Parliament and State Legislatures? |
| A. | section 23 |
| B. | section 17 |
| C. | Section 29/2 |
| D. | Section 330 and 332 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
What are the Fundamental Rights given by the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | adult citizens of India |
| B. | to all the countrymen |
| C. | Of the Central Government |
| D. | to state governments |
| Answer» C. Of the Central Government | |
| 45. |
When did India become a republic? |
| A. | 26 January 1950 |
| B. | 26 November 1949 |
| C. | 15 August 1947 |
| D. | 15 August 1952 |
| Answer» B. 26 November 1949 | |
| 46. |
When were Fundamental Duties included in the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 1971 |
| B. | 1977 |
| C. | 1976 |
| D. | 1985 |
| Answer» D. 1985 | |
| 47. |
How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates in the 15th Lok Sabha? |
| A. | 80 |
| B. | 77 |
| C. | 41 |
| D. | 84 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Who was the chairman of the States Reorganization Commission? |
| A. | Fazal Ali |
| B. | Sardar Patel |
| C. | Govinda Ballabh Pant |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. Sardar Patel | |
| 49. |
When was Puducherry acceded to the Indian Union? |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | 1977 |
| C. | 1960 |
| D. | 1956 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Who among the following was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court? |
| A. | Sunanda Bhandare |
| B. | Indira Jaising |
| C. | Fatima B.V. |
| D. | Leela Seth |
| Answer» B. Indira Jaising | |