Indian National Movement III (1930-1947): UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Indian National Movement III (1930-1947) (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2004Modern History · Indian National Movement III (1930-1947)
Q1. Consider the following statements: Some of the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935 were the: 1. abolition of diarchy in the Governor’s provinces 2. power of the Governors to veto legislative action and to legislate on their own 3. abolition of the principle of communal representation Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct:
Act Provided for abolition of diarchy in the Governor’s provinces, transferring more power to the provincial governments. The Act granted the Governors the power to veto legislative action and allowed them to enact laws without the consent of the legislative bodies in certain circumstances.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Government of India Act, 1935 retained separate electorates based on communal representation, allowing distinct voting rights for communities like Muslims, Sikhs, and other minorities.
UPSC 2004Modern History · Indian National Movement III (1930-1947)
Q2. Which one of the following statements is correct?
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly of India was a group formed to write the Indian Constitution. It was set up in 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan.
Option (a) is correct: The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946. Members were chosen by the Provincial Assemblies, with seats given to represent different communities. However, it is important to note that the Princely States were represented through nominees rather than elected members. Options (b), (c) and (d) are incorrect:
M.A. Jinnah was not a member of the Constituent Assembly as he chose to focus on the creation of Pakistan. Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel were members. The first session of the Constituent Assembly took place on 9th December 1946, not in January 1947. The Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949, but came into effect on 26th January 1950.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
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2004
(b) 1 and 2
2
2004
(a) The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946
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