Static Quiz 30 December 2024 (Modern History)
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Static Quiz 30 December 2024 (Modern History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about the functioning of the Constituent Assembly is/are incorrect?
1. The Objectives Resolution, which laid the framework for the Constitution, was proposed by Motilal Nehru.
2. The Constituent Assembly was also tasked with acting as the provisional parliament of India after independence.
3. The Constitution was adopted on 15th August 1947, coinciding with India’s independence.
Options:CorrectAnswer: (b) 1 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The Objectives Resolution was proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru, not Motilal Nehru.
• Statement 2: Correct. The Constituent Assembly acted as the provisional parliament after independence.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. The Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 1 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The Objectives Resolution was proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru, not Motilal Nehru.
• Statement 2: Correct. The Constituent Assembly acted as the provisional parliament after independence.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. The Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following committees was/were formed by the Constituent Assembly?
1. Union Powers Committee
2. Drafting Committee
3. Fundamental Rights and Minorities Committee
4. Rules CommitteeCorrectAnswer: (d) All of the above
Explanation:
• Union Powers Committee: Chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru, it dealt with the division of powers between the Union and the states.
• Drafting Committee: Chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, it was responsible for preparing the draft Constitution.
• Fundamental Rights and Minorities Committee: Chaired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it addressed issues of minority protections and rights.
• Rules Committee: Chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, it framed the rules for the functioning of the Constituent Assembly.IncorrectAnswer: (d) All of the above
Explanation:
• Union Powers Committee: Chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru, it dealt with the division of powers between the Union and the states.
• Drafting Committee: Chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, it was responsible for preparing the draft Constitution.
• Fundamental Rights and Minorities Committee: Chaired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it addressed issues of minority protections and rights.
• Rules Committee: Chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, it framed the rules for the functioning of the Constituent Assembly. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following provisions for tribal administration were part of the Gopinath Bordoloi Committee’s recommendations?
1. Abolition of land rights for tribal populations.
2. Provisions for separate electorates for tribal groups.
3. Autonomy for tribal areas through Regional and District Councils.
4. Preservation of cultural practices and traditional governance systems.CorrectAnswer: (c) 3 and 4
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The committee recommended the protection, not abolition, of tribal land rights.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The committee did not support separate electorates but emphasized integration within a democratic framework.
• Statement 3: Correct. The committee proposed Regional and District Councils under the Sixth Schedule for tribal autonomy.
• Statement 4: Correct. Preservation of tribal customs and governance systems was a key recommendation.IncorrectAnswer: (c) 3 and 4
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The committee recommended the protection, not abolition, of tribal land rights.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The committee did not support separate electorates but emphasized integration within a democratic framework.
• Statement 3: Correct. The committee proposed Regional and District Councils under the Sixth Schedule for tribal autonomy.
• Statement 4: Correct. Preservation of tribal customs and governance systems was a key recommendation. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following women members played an active role in drafting the Indian Constitution?
1. Sarojini Naidu
2. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
3. Hansa Mehta
4. Aruna Asaf Ali
Options:CorrectAnswer: (c) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
• Sarojini Naidu, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, and Hansa Mehta: Actively participated in the Constituent Assembly.
• Aruna Asaf Ali: Incorrect. Although a prominent freedom fighter, she was not a member of the Constituent Assembly.IncorrectAnswer: (c) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
• Sarojini Naidu, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, and Hansa Mehta: Actively participated in the Constituent Assembly.
• Aruna Asaf Ali: Incorrect. Although a prominent freedom fighter, she was not a member of the Constituent Assembly. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following philosophical influences are evident in the Indian Constitution as framed by the Constituent Assembly?
1. Separation of powers inspired by the U.S. Constitution.
2. Parliamentary system based on the British model.
3. Directive Principles of State Policy derived from the Russian Constitution.
4. Fundamental Rights inspired by the French Revolution.
Options:CorrectAnswer: (b) Only Two
Explanation:
• Separation of powers: Inspired by the U.S. Constitution.
• Parliamentary system: Adopted from the British model.
• Directive Principles of State Policy: Inspired by the Irish Constitution, not the Russian Constitution.
• Fundamental Rights: Inspired by the U.S. Bill of Rights, not the French RevolutionIncorrectAnswer: (b) Only Two
Explanation:
• Separation of powers: Inspired by the U.S. Constitution.
• Parliamentary system: Adopted from the British model.
• Directive Principles of State Policy: Inspired by the Irish Constitution, not the Russian Constitution.
• Fundamental Rights: Inspired by the U.S. Bill of Rights, not the French Revolution
