Question 1

The idea of a Constituent Assembly for India was put forward for the first time by whom in 1934?

Accepted Answer

M.N. Roy. The idea of a Constituent Assembly was first proposed by M.N. Roy in 1934. He was a pioneer of the communist movement in India. The Indian National Congress officially demanded it in 1935.

Question 2

Under which plan was the Constituent Assembly of India set up?

Accepted Answer

Cabinet Mission Plan. The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. The plan rejected the demand for two separate Constituent Assemblies. It determined the total strength of the assembly.

Question 3

Who was elected as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly during its first meeting?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, the oldest member, was elected as the temporary President. This practice was followed from the French precedent. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President.

Question 4

The 'Objective Resolution' which laid the fundamentals of the Constitution was moved by?

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic 'Objective Resolution' in the Assembly on December 13, 1946. It laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure. Its modified version became the Preamble of the Constitution.

Question 5

Who among the following was a Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly?

Accepted Answer

H.C. Mukherjee. H.C. Mukherjee was elected as the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly. In fact, the Assembly had two Vice-Presidents, the other being V.T. Krishnamachari. They assisted Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the proceedings.

Constitution Basics — Set 1