Static Quiz 26 February 2026 (Modern History)

Q1. With reference to the Constituent Assembly of India, consider the following statements:

1. It was formed under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, 1947.
2. Members from British Indian provinces were elected by proportional representation through the Single Transferable Vote.
3. Representatives of Princely States were directly elected by adult franchise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 2 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q1. (A)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Constituent Assembly was formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan (1946), not the Indian Independence Act, 1947. The 1947 Act only made it a sovereign body.
• Statement 2 – Correct: Provincial members were elected indirectly by Provincial Legislative Assemblies using Proportional Representation by Single Transferable Vote (STV).
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: Representatives of Princely States were nominated by rulers, not elected by adult franchise.

Q2. Which of the following committees was concerned primarily with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the Provinces?

A) Union Constitution Committee
B) Union Powers Committee
C) Provincial Constitution Committee
D) Provincial Powers Committee

Q2. (B)

Explanation:

• The Union Powers Committee, chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru, examined the division of legislative and executive powers between Centre and Provinces.
• Its recommendations formed the basis of the Union, State and Concurrent Lists in the Seventh Schedule.
• The Union Constitution Committee dealt with structure, not distribution.There was no committee named “Provincial Powers Committee.”

Q3. The Objective Resolution moved in the Constituent Assembly laid the foundation for which of the following?

1. The Preamble of the Constitution
2. Fundamental Rights
3. Directive Principles of State Policy

Select the correct answer:

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. (D)

Explanation:

• The Objective Resolution (moved by Nehru on 13 December 1946) declared India as sovereign, democratic, and committed to justice, liberty, equality, and safeguards for minorities.
• These ideals later crystallised into:
  • Preamble (sovereignty, democracy, justice, equality)
  • Fundamental Rights (civil liberties)
  • Directive Principles (social and economic justice)
• Hence, all three are correct.

Q4. Consider the following pairs:

1. Drafting Committee — B. R. Ambedkar
2. Advisory Committee — Sardar Patel
3. Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee — J. B. Kripalani
4. Union Constitution Committee — Rajendra Prasad

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

A) Only one
B) Only two
C) Only three
D) All four

Q4. (C)

Explanation:

• Pair 1 – Correct (Ambedkar chaired Drafting Committee).
• Pair 2 – Correct (Patel chaired Advisory Committee).
• Pair 3 – Correct (Kripalani chaired FR Sub-Committee).
• Pair 4 – Incorrect — Union Constitution Committee was chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru, not Rajendra Prasad.

Thus, three pairs are correctly matched.

Q5. Which of the following statements correctly describe the functioning of the Constituent Assembly after 26 January 1950?

1. It ceased to exist after the Constitution came into force.
2. It functioned as the Provisional Parliament until the first general elections.
3. It had the power to amend laws passed by the British Parliament concerning India.

Select the correct answer:

A) 2 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. (C)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Assembly did not dissolve on 26 January 1950. It functioned as the Provisional Parliament until 1952.
• Statement 2 – Correct: It acted as Dominion Legislature under full sovereignty until the first General Elections (1951–52).
• Statement 3 – Correct: Under the Indian Independence Act, 1947, the Assembly had complete legislative authority, including power to amend or repeal British laws applicable to India.

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