Independence NDA Questions

Independence MCQ Questions

13.
The Constituent Assembly's Drafting Committee, tasked with preparing the detailed text of the Indian Constitution, was chaired by:
A.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
ANSWER :
A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
14.
The Constituent Assembly formally adopted the Constitution of India on:
A.
26 January 1950
B.
15 August 1947
C.
26 November 1949
D.
2 October 1950
ANSWER :
C. 26 November 1949
15.
Although adopted in November 1949, the Constitution of India formally came into effect (was enforced), marking the establishment of the Indian Republic, on:
A.
26 November 1949
B.
26 January 1950
C.
2 October 1950
D.
15 August 1947
ANSWER :
B. 26 January 1950
16.
The date 26 January was specifically chosen for the Constitution's enforcement in commemoration of the earlier declaration of 'Purna Swaraj' (complete independence), which had been proclaimed by the Indian National Congress on the same date in:
A.
1946
B.
1935
C.
1942
D.
1929 (with the declaration itself made at the Lahore Session, and 26 January formally observed as 'Independence Day' from 1930 onward)
ANSWER :
D. 1929 (with the declaration itself made at the Lahore Session, and 26 January formally observed as 'Independence Day' from 1930 onward)
17.
Following the Constitution's enforcement on 26 January 1950, India formally transitioned from a Dominion under the British Crown to a fully sovereign:
A.
Protectorate of another foreign power
B.
Colony, remaining under direct British administrative control
C.
Republic
D.
Monarchy under an Indian ruler
ANSWER :
C. Republic
18.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who had presided over the Constituent Assembly, subsequently became independent India's first:
A.
Chief Justice (a distinct judicial position, not held by Rajendra Prasad)
B.
Prime Minister (a position held by Jawaharlal Nehru, not Rajendra Prasad)
C.
Governor-General (a position held by Mountbatten and later Rajagopalachari, prior to the establishment of the Republic and presidency)
D.
President
ANSWER :
D. President