Q1. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Sardar Patel
Correct Option: 3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee on August 29, 1947. He played the leading role in drafting the Constitution and is often called the “Father of the Indian Constitution”.
Q2. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
- January 26, 1950
- November 26, 1949
- August 15, 1947
- October 2, 1949
Correct Option: 2. November 26, 1949
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, though it came into full force on January 26, 1950.
Q3. Which committee was responsible for drafting the Objectives Resolution?
- Union Constitution Committee
- Drafting Committee
- States Committee
- Congress Experts Committee
Correct Option: 3. Congress Experts Committee
Explanation: The Congress Experts Committee led by Jawaharlal Nehru drafted the Objectives Resolution before the first session of the Constituent Assembly.
Q4. Which major committee had five sub-committees under it?
- Provincial Constitution Committee
- Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities
- Steering Committee
- Rules of Procedure Committee
Correct Option: 2. Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities
Explanation: The Advisory Committee, chaired by Sardar Patel, had five sub-committees dealing with fundamental rights, minorities, and excluded/tribal areas.
Q5. Who was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
- H.V.R. Iyengar
- Prem Behari Narain Raizada
- S.N. Mukerjee
- Sir B.N. Rau
Correct Option: 4. Sir B.N. Rau
Explanation: Sir B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor and played a significant role in the preliminary drafting of the Constitution.