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Making of the Constitution – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

Basic polity questions on how India's Constitution was made: the Constituent Assembly, the Objectives Resolution, Ambedkar's Drafting Committee and features borrowed from Britain, the USA and Ireland.

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25 min
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About this test

Making of the Constitution Practice Quiz Level 1 for Indian Polity Basics

This quiz is meant for polity beginners who have finished a first reading of how India's Constitution was framed. Aptitude360's Level 1 set covers the Constituent Assembly, its office-bearers, key resolutions, landmark dates and the features borrowed from other constitutions. Each question comes with a written explanation.

What this Constitution-making quiz covers

  • Formation of the Assembly: the Cabinet Mission plan, indirect election by Provincial Legislative Assemblies, proportional representation and the Muslim League boycott
  • Key people: Rajendra Prasad, B.R. Ambedkar, B.N. Rau, S.N. Mukherjee, Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer, K.M. Munshi and Sardar Patel
  • Debates and voices: Jaipal Singh on tribal rights, Hansa Mehta on justice for women, Dakshayani Velayudhan on social disabilities
  • Resolutions and dates: the Objectives Resolution, the National Flag resolution, first sitting, adoption and commencement
  • Borrowed features: parliamentary system and First Past the Post, Fundamental Rights and judicial review, Directive Principles, residual powers, liberty, equality and fraternity

Key concepts for Indian Polity revision

  • The difference between the date of adoption and the date the Constitution came into force
  • Roles of the President, the Constitutional Advisor, the Drafting Committee chairman and the Chief Draughtsman
  • How the Assembly was reconstituted after Partition

How to prepare this topic

  • Make a two-column list of each borrowed feature against its source country: Britain, the USA, Ireland, Canada or France
  • Write the key dates on one timeline, from the provincial elections to commencement
  • Link each Assembly member to the cause or region they represented

FAQs about Making of the Constitution – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?
Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly. Sachchidananda Sinha presided over the first sitting as the temporary chairman.
When was the Constitution of India adopted and when did it come into force?
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949. It came into force on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.
Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee?
Dr B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee. The committee was set up on 29 August 1947.
Who moved the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly?
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution on 13 December 1946. Its ideals were later reflected in the Preamble.

Test structure

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SectionQuestionsTime
Making of the Constitution GK Level 15025 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

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Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

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The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

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