Q1. Which factor primarily influenced the decision to enforce the Constitution on January 26, 1950, rather than the day it was adopted?
- Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi
- Day of adoption of Objectives Resolution
- Purna Swaraj Day declaration in 1930
- Anniversary of the Quit India Movement
Correct Option: 3. Purna Swaraj Day declaration in 1930
Explanation: January 26 was chosen to honor Purna Swaraj Day, celebrated in 1930 following the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress.
Q2. The second reading of the Draft Constitution, which involved clause-by-clause discussion, took place between:
- Jan 1948 – Oct 1948
- Nov 15, 1948 – Oct 17, 1949
- Nov 4, 1948 – Jan 26, 1950
- Aug 29, 1947 – Feb 1948
Correct Option: 2. Nov 15, 1948 – Oct 17, 1949
Explanation: The second reading began on November 15, 1948, and ended on October 17, 1949, involving in-depth discussion of 2473 amendments.
Q3. Which of the following Committees had jurisdiction over both fundamental rights and minority rights?
- Provincial Constitution Committee
- Drafting Committee
- Congress Experts Committee
- Advisory Committee chaired by Sardar Patel
Correct Option: 4. Advisory Committee chaired by Sardar Patel
Explanation: The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, and Tribal and Excluded Areas dealt with both fundamental rights and minority protections under Sardar Patel’s chairmanship.
Q4. Which sub-committee dealt with the Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas outside Assam?
- A.V. Thakkar Sub-Committee
- C. S. Varadachari Sub-Committee
- D. H.C. Mukherjee Sub-Committee
- Gopinath Bardoloi Sub-Committee
Correct Option: 1. A.V. Thakkar Sub-Committee
Explanation: A.V. Thakkar led the sub-committee that handled tribal and excluded areas outside Assam.
Q5. Which constitutional provision allowed the President to revise the Hindi translation of the Constitution in case of discrepancies?
- Article 351
- Article 394
- Article 368
- Article 394-A
Correct Option: 4. Article 394-A
Explanation: Article 394-A, inserted by the 58th Amendment Act (1987), authorizes the President to publish and revise the authoritative Hindi translation of the Constitution.