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| # | Question & Answer |
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| 5001 |
What type of state does the Preamble declare India to be?
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Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
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| 5002 |
When did the Constitution come into force?
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26 January 1950
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| 5003 |
When was the Constitution adopted?
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26 November 1949
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| 5004 |
What is the nature of the Indian Constitution in terms of size?
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It is the lengthiest written Constitution in the world.
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| 5005 |
What happened on 26 January 1950?
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India became a Republic; Dr. Rajendra Prasad became President; the Constituent Assembly became the Provisional Parliament.
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| 5006 |
Why was 26 January chosen for enforcement?
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To commemorate Purna Swaraj Day (1930).
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| 5007 |
When was the Constitution fully enforced?
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26 January 1950.
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| 5008 |
When did some provisions come into force?
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26 November 1949.
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| 5009 |
When was the Constitution adopted?
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26 November 1949.
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| 5010 |
Who chaired the Steering Committee?
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
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| 5011 |
Who chaired the Minorities Sub-Committee?
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H.C. Mookherjee.
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| 5012 |
Who chaired the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee?
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J.B. Kripalani.
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| 5013 |
Who chaired the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities?
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Sardar Patel.
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| 5014 |
Who chaired the Provincial Constitution Committee?
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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| 5015 |
Who chaired the Union Constitution Committee?
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Jawaharlal Nehru.
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| 5016 |
Who chaired the Union Powers Committee?
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Jawaharlal Nehru.
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| 5017 |
Name two members of the Drafting Committee.
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K.M. Munshi and Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar.
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| 5018 |
Who chaired the Drafting Committee?
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
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| 5019 |
What was the total expenditure of the Constituent Assembly?
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₹64 lakh.
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| 5020 |
How long did it take to frame the Constitution?
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2 years 11 months 18 days.
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| 5021 |
Who introduced the Objective Resolution?
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Jawaharlal Nehru (13 December 1946).
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| 5022 |
Who became the permanent President of the Assembly?
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
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| 5023 |
Who was the temporary Chairman?
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Dr. Sachidanand Sinha.
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| 5024 |
When did the Constituent Assembly meet for the first time?
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9 December 1946.
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| 5025 |
How many seats were allotted to princely states?
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93.
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