Q1. Who was the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly during its first meeting in 1946?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Rajendra Prasad
- H.C. Mukherjee
- Sachchidananda Sinha
Correct Option: 4. Sachchidananda Sinha
Explanation: Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, being the oldest member, was chosen as the temporary President, following the French tradition.
Q2. When was the Objectives Resolution moved in the Constituent Assembly?
- December 9, 1946
- January 24, 1950
- December 13, 1946
- August 15, 1947
Correct Option: 3. December 13, 1946
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic Objectives Resolution on December 13, 1946, outlining the guiding principles of the Constitution.
Q3. What role did the Indian Independence Act of 1947 give to the Constituent Assembly?
- A sovereign body with both legislative and constitution-making powers
- An advisory body
- Only a legislative body
- Only a constitution-making body
Correct Option: 1. A sovereign body with both legislative and constitution-making powers
Explanation: The Act made the Assembly sovereign, giving it power to make the Constitution and also function as the Dominion Legislature.
Q4. How many total sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold?
- 9
- 11
- 15
- 18
Correct Option: 2. 11
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly held 11 sessions over a period of nearly 3 years (from 1946 to 1950).
Q5. Who was elected as the first President of independent India by the Constituent Assembly?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- B.R. Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Option: 4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: On January 24, 1950, the Assembly elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India.