Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship: RAS Prelims MCQs
100 RAS Prelims MCQs on the framing of the Constitution, the Preamble and citizenship cover the Constituent Assembly, its members and committees, the sources from which features were borrowed, the Preamble’s words and the rules of citizenship. The explanations give dates, names and countries so that each fact can be placed quickly.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q21. Given below are two statements regarding the dual functions of the Constituent Assembly: Statement I: The Constituent Assembly became the first Parliament of free India (Dominion Legislature). Statement II: Whenever the Assembly met as the Constituent body it was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, and when it met as the legislative body, it was chaired by G. V. Mavalankar. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
Under the Indian Independence Act of 1947, the Constituent Assembly was empowered to perform two distinct roles: framing the Constitution and enacting ordinary laws. It thus became the first Parliament of free India. When performing constitutional tasks, Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided, but when functioning as a legislative body to pass laws, G. V. Mavalankar took the chair as Speaker.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q22. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the working of the Constituent Assembly?
Explanation
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 transformed the Constituent Assembly into a fully sovereign body, allowing it to abrogate or alter any law made by the British Parliament in relation to India. While the Muslim League initially boycotted the meetings and princely states joined gradually, this legal sovereignty was the defining feature that empowered the assembly to draft an independent constitution.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q23. On which date was the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly constituted?
Explanation
The Drafting Committee was established on August 29, 1947, just a few days after India gained independence. This committee was tasked with the critical responsibility of preparing the draft of the new Constitution based on the reports of various other committees. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was appointed as its Chairman, leading a group of seven distinguished members in this task.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q24. Consider the following members of the Constituent Assembly: I. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar II. Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar III. Dr. K. M. Munshi IV. Syed Mohammad Saadullah Which of the above combination of statements represents members of the Drafting Committee?
Explanation
The Drafting Committee consisted of seven members who were instrumental in shaping the Constitution. These included Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Chairman), N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, Dr. K. M. Munshi, Syed Mohammad Saadullah, N. Madhava Rau (who replaced B. L. Mitter), and T. T. Krishnamachari (who replaced D. P. Khaitan). All four individuals listed in the question were members.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q25. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is recognized as the Father of the Constitution of India. Reason (R): He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and successfully piloted the draft Constitution through the Constituent Assembly.
Explanation
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is widely hailed as the Father of the Constitution of India due to his contribution to its creation. As Chairman of the Drafting Committee, he was responsible for synthesizing diverse viewpoints and meticulously drafting legal provisions. His expert handling of debates in the Constituent Assembly ensured the successful adoption of the final constitutional document by the assembly.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q26. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Original Member of Drafting Committee
Member who replaced them or Status
A. B. L. Mitter
i. N. Madhava Rau
B. D. P. Khaitan
ii. T. T. Krishnamachari
C. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
iii. Not a member of drafting committee
D. H. C. Mukherjee
iv. Not replaced in drafting committee
Explanation
In the Drafting Committee, B. L. Mitter resigned due to ill health and was replaced by N. Madhava Rau. D. P. Khaitan passed away in 1948 and his vacancy was filled by T. T. Krishnamachari. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the temporary president of the Assembly but not a member of the Drafting Committee. H. C. Mukherjee was a Vice-President.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q27. Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee?
Explanation
Sir B. N. Rau served as the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly. While he played a crucial role by preparing the initial draft of the Constitution for the Drafting Committee to work upon, he was not a member of the committee itself. The committee members included legal experts like K. M. Munshi, N. Madhava Rau, and T. T. Krishnamachari.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q28. Which of the following statements accurately describes the readings of the Draft Constitution in the Constituent Assembly?
Explanation
The drafting process involved three formal readings. The first reading was a general discussion in 1948. The second reading involved a detailed, clause-by-clause consideration where thousands of amendments were proposed. The third reading began in November 1949 and ended on November 26, 1949, when the motion for the adoption of the Constitution was finally passed and signed.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q29. Who introduced the final draft of the Constitution in the Constituent Assembly on November 4, 1948?
Explanation
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, introduced the final draft of the Constitution in the Constituent Assembly on November 4, 1948. He led the subsequent discussions during the first, second, and third readings. His profound legal knowledge and logical reasoning were vital in defending the draft provisions against criticisms and steering the document toward adoption.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q30. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Borrowed Feature
Source Constitution
A. Fundamental Rights
i. British Constitution
B. Directive Principles of State Policy
ii. US Constitution
C. Cabinet form of Government
iii. Irish Constitution
D. Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament
iv. Australian Constitution
Explanation
The Indian Constitution borrowed Fundamental Rights from the US Constitution and the Directive Principles of State Policy from the Irish Constitution. The cabinet form of government and the parliamentary system were largely inspired by the British Constitution. The provision for a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament to resolve deadlocks was taken from the Australian Constitution.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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(b) The Assembly became a fully sovereign body via the 1947 Act.
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(c) 29 August 1947
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(d) I, II, III and IV
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
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(d) B. N. Rau
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(c) The third reading concluded with the adoption on November 26, 1949.
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(c) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
Key facts from Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
M. N. Roy first put forward the idea of a Constituent Assembly; the Cabinet Mission Plan rejected two constituent assemblies.
Members of the Constituent Assembly were chosen in 1946 by single transferable vote proportional representation; its first meeting was on 9 December 1946.
The Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947, and Dr B. R. Ambedkar introduced the final draft on 4 November 1948.
Frank Anthony represented the Anglo-Indian community in the Assembly.
The Concurrent List was borrowed from Australia; the federal structure with a strong centre follows Canada.
Liberty of occupation is not named in the Preamble.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship?
This page has 100 practice MCQs on Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship (Indian Polity and Governance). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
When did the Constituent Assembly first meet?
On 9 December 1946. The Assembly had been elected in July-August 1946 by the members of the provincial legislatures through single transferable vote, and it later took nearly three years to complete the Constitution.
Who introduced the final draft of the Constitution?
Dr B. R. Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, introduced it in the Constituent Assembly on 4 November 1948. The Drafting Committee itself had been constituted on 29 August 1947.
From which country was the Concurrent List borrowed?
From Australia. The Constitution takes the idea of a list of subjects shared between the Union and the States from the Australian model, while the strong-centre federal scheme follows Canada.
