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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. The idea of a constituent assembly for India was first put forward by Jawaharlal Nehru.
2. British principally accepted the idea of constituent assembly for the first time through Cripps Proposal.
3. Muslim league accepted the idea of Cripps Proposals.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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• The idea of a constituent assembly for India was first put forward by M.N Roy.
• The demand for constituent assembly was finally accepted in principle by the British Government in what is known as the ‘August Offer’ of 1940.
• In 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of the cabinet, came to India with a draft proposal of the British Government on the framing of an independent Constitution to be adopted after the World War II.
• The Cripps Proposals were rejected by the Muslim League which wanted India to be divided into two autonomous states with two separate Constituent Assemblies.
• Finally, a Cabinet Mission was sent to India. While it rejected the idea of two Constituent Assemblies, it put forth a scheme for the Constituent Assembly which more or less satisfied the Muslim League
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• The idea of a constituent assembly for India was first put forward by M.N Roy.
• The demand for constituent assembly was finally accepted in principle by the British Government in what is known as the ‘August Offer’ of 1940.
• In 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of the cabinet, came to India with a draft proposal of the British Government on the framing of an independent Constitution to be adopted after the World War II.
• The Cripps Proposals were rejected by the Muslim League which wanted India to be divided into two autonomous states with two separate Constituent Assemblies.
• Finally, a Cabinet Mission was sent to India. While it rejected the idea of two Constituent Assemblies, it put forth a scheme for the Constituent Assembly which more or less satisfied the Muslim League
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following were the major points of the Objectives Resolution introduced in the Constituent Assembly?
1. Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government except those assigned to the Union
2. All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India shall flow from its Constitution
3. All people of India shall be guaranteed and secured equality of status and opportunities along with equality before law
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Answer: B
• Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government except those assigned to the Union. The states thus derive power directly from the constitution.
• All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India shall flow from its people based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty.
• As per the resolution, all people of India shall be guaranteed and secured social, economic and political justice; equality of status and opportunities and equality before law; and fundamental freedoms – of speech, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action – subject to law and public morality.
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Answer: B
• Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government except those assigned to the Union. The states thus derive power directly from the constitution.
• All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India shall flow from its people based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty.
• As per the resolution, all people of India shall be guaranteed and secured social, economic and political justice; equality of status and opportunities and equality before law; and fundamental freedoms – of speech, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action – subject to law and public morality.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Article 1 of our Constitution says – “India that is Bharat, shall be a Union of states”. This declaration signifies
1. That the Union of India has resulted out of an agreement between the states.
2. The component units/states have no right to secede from the Union.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Answer: A
Incorrect
Answer: A
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with reference to the Preamble of the Constitution?
1. Taking inspiration from the American model, India has chosen to begin its constitution with a preamble.
2. Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
3. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
4. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
• Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution. Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble. It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
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Answer: D
• Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution. Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble. It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1. Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.
2. Naturalised citizen who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress may not take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, residence, caste, sex or place of birth. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Answer: B
• Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11). The Government of India may waive all or any of the conditions for naturalisation in the case of a person who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress. Every naturalised citizen must take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India. The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens. For example, a state may offer concession in fees for education to its residents.
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Answer: B
• Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11). The Government of India may waive all or any of the conditions for naturalisation in the case of a person who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress. Every naturalised citizen must take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India. The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens. For example, a state may offer concession in fees for education to its residents.
