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Demand for a Constituent Assembly in India (Questions 1-40)

Q1: Who proposed the idea of a "Congress of Elected Indians" in 1895, an early precursor to the Constituent Assembly?

A) Mahatma Gandhi B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

💡 C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Q2: The Swaraj Party, formed in 1923 by Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das, demanded:

A) Complete independence from British rule B) A constitutional convention to draft a Constitution C) Separate electorates for Muslims D) Reforms within the British government

💡 B) A constitutional convention to draft a Constitution

Q3: The Nehru Report of 1928 demanded the formation of a Constituent Assembly elected by:

A) The British Crown B) Provincial legislatures C) Universal adult franchise D) Indian princes

💡 C) Universal adult franchise

Q4: The Nehru Report was produced in response to:

A) The Cripps Mission of 1942 B) The Simon Commission of 1927 C) The Government of India Act, 1919 D) The Karachi Resolution of 1931

💡 B) The Simon Commission of 1927

Q5: The INC’s Karachi Session in 1931, presided over by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, emphasized:

A) Economic policies for a unified India B) Fundamental rights and economic policy C) The rejection of the Nehru Report D) Support for British reforms

💡 B) Fundamental rights and economic policy

Q6: In which year did the INC formally demand a Constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution?

A) 1920 B) 1934 C) 1942 D) 1946

💡 B) 1934

Q7: Jawaharlal Nehru, in 1936, declared that only a Constituent Assembly elected by universal adult suffrage could:

A) Form a legitimate government B) Frame a Constitution free from British interference C) Create a military government D) Promote industrialization

💡 B) Frame a Constitution free from British interference

Q8: Which global event during World War II strengthened India’s demand for a Constituent Assembly, especially with the emphasis on self-determination?

A) The Atlantic Charter (1941) B) The Cripps Mission C) The Salt March D) The Quit India Movement

💡 A) The Atlantic Charter (1941)

Q9: The Cripps Mission, sent in 1942, proposed the formation of a Constituent Assembly with members elected by:

A) British Parliament B) Provincial legislatures and nominated by princely states C) Indian National Congress D) The Viceroy’s Council

💡 B) Provincial legislatures and nominated by princely states

Q10: The primary reason the Cripps Mission failed was due to:

A) The rejection of the idea of a Constituent Assembly B) Disagreements over the provincial opt-out clause and power transfer C) The acceptance of limited reforms D) The lack of support from Muslim League

💡 B) Disagreements over the provincial opt-out clause and power transfer

Q11: The demand for a Constituent Assembly was a response to:

A) The demand for an immediate declaration of independence B) The failure of the British to implement any reforms C) India’s desire to frame a Constitution through a sovereign, representative body D) The success of the non-cooperation movement

💡 C) India’s desire to frame a Constitution through a sovereign, representative body

Q12: The idea of a Constituent Assembly in India gained traction during the 1920s due to:

A) British support for constitutional reforms B) The formation of the Swaraj Party C) Increasing demands for reforms by the British Government D) The strong presence of Indian monarchs in politics

💡 B) The formation of the Swaraj Party

Q13: Which of the following was a significant result of the Nehru Report of 1928?

A) It called for a dominion status with the British B) It demanded a Constituent Assembly elected by universal adult franchise C) It supported the Simon Commission D) It focused on the separation of powers in governance

💡 B) It demanded a Constituent Assembly elected by universal adult franchise

Q14: The Cripps Mission’s proposal for a Constituent Assembly was intended to frame a Constitution for:

A) A fully sovereign India B) Dominion Status within the British Commonwealth C) A federal system within the British Empire D) A unified British India and Pakistan

💡 B) Dominion Status within the British Commonwealth

Q15: The INC’s rejection of the August Offer in 1940 emphasized:

A) Support for British colonial rule B) The need for an immediate transition to independence C) The non-negotiable demand for a Constituent Assembly D) Acceptance of British reforms for India’s governance

💡 C) The non-negotiable demand for a Constituent Assembly

Q16: The Wavell Plan, proposed by Viceroy Lord Wavell, aimed to:

A) Form an interim government and discuss constitutional reforms B) Implement a new constitutional framework for India C) Establish a separate state for Muslims D) Transfer immediate power to Indian leaders

💡 A) Form an interim government and discuss constitutional reforms

Q17: The collapse of the Simla Conference (1945) was mainly due to:

A) Disagreements between the INC and Muslim League over representation B) British opposition to the demand for a Constituent Assembly C) Lack of support from the princely states D) The failure of the British government to propose new reforms

💡 A) Disagreements between the INC and Muslim League over representation

Q18: The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 formalized the establishment of a Constituent Assembly with how many members?

A) 400 B) 389 C) 350 D) 500

💡 B) 389

Q19: Who were the three British leaders sent in 1946 as part of the Cabinet Mission to propose a path to Indian independence?

A) Lord Wavell, Cripps, and Nehru B) Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, and A.V. Alexander C) Clement Attlee, Cripps, and Mountbatten D) A.V. Alexander, Nehru, and Gandhi

💡 B) Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, and A.V. Alexander

Q20: The Cabinet Mission Plan was accepted by the INC, but the Muslim League initially agreed and then raised objections over the:

A) British-imposed reforms B) Demand for full independence C) Grouping clause D) Representation of princely states

💡 C) Grouping clause

Q21: The demand for a Constituent Assembly was primarily driven by India's desire to:

A) Create a separate state for Muslims B) End British colonial rule and establish sovereignty C) Grant independence to princely states D) Retain the British-imposed Government of India Act, 1935

💡 B) End British colonial rule and establish sovereignty

Q22: The rejection of British-imposed constitutional reforms, like the Government of India Act, 1919, was due to:

A) The lack of Indian participation and input B) The support of Indian leaders for British rule C) The desire for a federal government D) The effectiveness of these reforms in solving India’s problems

💡 A) The lack of Indian participation and input

Q23: The demand for a Constituent Assembly was inspired by global democratic models, such as the:

A) United Nations Assembly B) American Constitutional Convention (1787) C) British Parliament D) League of Nations

💡 B) American Constitutional Convention (1787)

Q24: The Muslim League, under Muhammad Ali Jinnah, initially supported the Constituent Assembly but later demanded:

A) Separate representation for Muslims in the Assembly B) A separate body for Pakistan C) Reforms to accommodate princely states D) Total autonomy for Muslim-majority provinces

💡 B) A separate body for Pakistan

Q25: The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–1922) and Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–1934) helped amplify the demand for a Constituent Assembly by:

A) Gaining support from the British Government for reforms B) Mobilizing public support for self-rule and independence C) Encouraging princely states to join the freedom struggle D) Demanding separate electorates for all communities

💡 B) Mobilizing public support for self-rule and independence

Q26: The demand for a Constituent Assembly was closely linked to broader goals of:

A) Securing Indian representation in the British Parliament B) Ensuring social and economic justice C) Strengthening the role of the British Crown in India D) Maintaining the status quo of colonial governance

💡 B) Ensuring social and economic justice

Q27: Princely states influenced the demand for a Constituent Assembly by seeking:

A) Independence from British India B) Guarantees for their autonomy within a federal framework C) Increased representation in the British Parliament D) Direct control over Indian foreign policy

💡 B) Guarantees for their autonomy within a federal framework

Q28: The demand for a Constituent Assembly was a direct challenge to British imperial authority, symbolizing:

A) India’s need for British assistance in governance B) India’s right to determine its own political destiny C) The desire to retain British reforms D) The rejection of the Indian National Congress

💡 B) India’s right to determine its own political destiny

Q29: The demand for a Constituent Assembly laid the ideological groundwork for:

A) A monarchy in India B) A military dictatorship C) A democratic Constitution emphasizing universal suffrage, federalism, and fundamental rights D) A centralized governance system

💡 C) A democratic Constitution emphasizing universal suffrage, federalism, and fundamental rights

Q30: The demand for a Constituent Assembly united various groups like the INC, Muslim League, regional leaders, and social reformers by:

A) Focusing on shared goals of self-governance despite ideological differences B) Promoting the idea of partitioning India C) Seeking British involvement in the Constitution-making process D) Rejecting any form of political unity

💡 A) Focusing on shared goals of self-governance despite ideological differences

Q31: The global impact of the demand for a Constituent Assembly included:

A) Strengthening British colonial rule in India B) Aligning with global democratic trends and garnering international sympathy C) Rejecting the idea of self-determination for colonies D) Encouraging Indian support for British-imposed reforms

💡 B) Aligning with global democratic trends and garnering international sympathy

Q32: The demand for a Constituent Assembly empowered Indian leaders by:

A) Allowing them to negotiate with the British on equal terms B) Giving them control over British policies C) Strengthening British rule in India D) Removing the need for negotiations

💡 A) Allowing them to negotiate with the British on equal terms

Q33: British resistance to the demand for a Constituent Assembly included:

A) A preference for controlled reforms like the Government of India Acts B) Immediate granting of complete independence to India C) Full Indian representation in British Parliament D) The creation of a sovereign Indian state

💡 A) A preference for controlled reforms like the Government of India Acts

Q34: The Muslim League’s demand for Pakistan, articulated in the Lahore Resolution (1940), posed a challenge by:

A) Advocating for a separate Constituent Assembly for Muslim-majority areas B) Supporting the creation of a unified Indian nation C) Rejecting the idea of self-rule for India D) Advocating for the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly

💡 A) Advocating for a separate Constituent Assembly for Muslim-majority areas

Q35: Early demands for universal adult suffrage were compromised due to:

A) The British refusal to allow elections in India B) Election by provincial legislatures based on a restricted franchise C) The immediate implementation of universal suffrage in India D) The lack of need for voting in the Indian Constitution

💡 B) Election by provincial legislatures based on a restricted franchise

Q36: The princely states were reluctant to join the Constituent Assembly due to:

A) Fear of losing autonomy in a federal India B) Desire to become British colonies C) Support for British constitutional reforms D) Interest in joining Pakistan instead

💡 A) Fear of losing autonomy in a federal India

Q37: The formation of the Constituent Assembly was delayed due to:

A) British indifference to the idea B) World War II and the shifting priorities of the British government C) Complete unity among Indian leaders D) Immediate independence granted to India

💡 B) World War II and the shifting priorities of the British government

Q38: The Nehru Report (1928) was significant because it explicitly demanded:

A) A separate Assembly for Muslims B) A Constituent Assembly elected by universal suffrage C) The retention of British control over India D) A monarchy as the form of government for India

💡 B) A Constituent Assembly elected by universal suffrage

Q39: The Karachi Resolution (1931) supported the demand for a Constituent Assembly by:

A) Linking self-governance with socio-economic justice B) Proposing British-style reforms for India C) Supporting the division of India into separate regions D) Advocating for the continuation of British rule

💡 A) Linking self-governance with socio-economic justice

Q40: The Cripps Mission (1942) proposed a post-war Constituent Assembly but was rejected because:

A) It offered limited power to Indians and was tied to British oversight B) It granted full independence to India immediately C) It proposed the creation of separate nations for different communities D) It was accepted by both the INC and Muslim League without objections

💡 A) It offered limited power to Indians and was tied to British oversight

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Q1: Which event directly led to the enactment of the Government of India Act, 1858?

A) Pitt's India Act B) Revolt of 1857 C) Charter Act of 1853 D) Regulating Act of 1773

💡 B) Revolt of 1857

Q2: The Government of India Act, 1858, ended the rule of which organization in India?

A) British Parliament B) East India Company C) British Crown D) Indian National Congress

💡 B) East India Company

Q3: Under the Government of India Act, 1858, who was appointed to oversee Indian affairs in the British Cabinet?

A) Governor-General B) Prime Minister C) Secretary of State for India D) President of the Board of Control

💡 C) Secretary of State for India

Q4: Who assisted the Secretary of State for India under the Government of India Act, 1858?

A) Court of Directors B) 15-member India Council C) Viceroy's Executive Council D) Board of Control

💡 B) 15-member India Council

Q5: What was the new title given to the Governor-General of India under the Government of India Act, 1858?

A) Prime Minister of India B) Secretary of State C) Viceroy of India D) Commander-in-Chief

💡 C) Viceroy of India

Q6: Who was the first Viceroy of India?

A) Lord Dalhousie B) Lord Curzon C) Lord Canning D) Lord Mountbatten

💡 C) Lord Canning

Q7: Which administrative bodies of the East India Company were abolished by the Government of India Act, 1858?

A) Board of Control and Court of Directors B) Supreme Court and High Court C) Council of India and Privy Council D) Indian National Congress and Muslim League

💡 A) Board of Control and Court of Directors

Q8: The Government of India Act, 1858, assured Indians of:

A) Complete independence B) Non-interference in religious and social customs C) Universal adult franchise D) Total economic freedom

💡 B) Non-interference in religious and social customs

Q9: One of the key limitations of the Government of India Act, 1858, was:

A) It gave complete autonomy to Indians B) It continued to exclude Indians from governance C) It abolished the Indian Civil Services D) It introduced provincial autonomy

💡 B) It continued to exclude Indians from governance

Q10: The Government of India Act, 1858, symbolized which of the following?

A) End of parliamentary control B) Beginning of Crown Rule in India C) Formation of the Indian National Congress D) Adoption of the Indian Constitution

💡 B) Beginning of Crown Rule in India

Q11: The Indian Councils Act of 1861 introduced which system to improve administrative efficiency?

A) Dyarchy B) Portfolio System C) Federal System D) Communal System

💡 B) Portfolio System

Q12: Under the Indian Councils Act, 1861, non-official members included:

A) Directly elected representatives B) Nominated British and Indian elites C) Members from INC D) Governors of provinces

💡 B) Nominated British and Indian elites

Q13: Which act restored legislative powers to the presidencies of Bombay and Madras?

A) Charter Act, 1833 B) Indian Councils Act, 1861 C) Government of India Act, 1858 D) Morley-Minto Reforms

💡 B) Indian Councils Act, 1861

Q14: A significant limitation of the Indian Councils Act, 1861, was:

A) Complete exclusion of Indians from governance B) Legislative Councils were purely advisory with no real power C) Abolition of the Viceroy’s authority D) Introduction of provincial autonomy

💡 B) Legislative Councils were purely advisory with no real power

Q15: Which feature of the Indian Councils Act, 1861, laid the foundation for the modern cabinet system in India?

A) Bicameral legislature B) Portfolio system C) Separate electorate D) Parliamentary sovereignty

💡 B) Portfolio system

Q16: The Indian Councils Act, 1892, was mainly influenced by the rising demands of:

A) Muslim League B) Indian National Congress C) Swaraj Party D) Hindu Mahasabha

💡 B) Indian National Congress

Q17: Which act introduced the system of indirect elections in India for the first time?

A) Indian Councils Act, 1861 B) Indian Councils Act, 1892 C) Morley-Minto Reforms D) Government of India Act, 1858

💡 B) Indian Councils Act, 1892

Q18: According to the Indian Councils Act, 1892, recommendations for non-official members were made by:

A) The Viceroy alone B) Local bodies like municipalities and universities C) Indian National Congress D) Indian Civil Service officers

💡 B) Local bodies like municipalities and universities

Q19: Which new right was given to members of legislative councils under the Indian Councils Act, 1892?

A) To move a no-confidence motion B) To vote on the annual budget C) To discuss the annual budget and ask questions D) To impeach the Viceroy

💡 C) To discuss the annual budget and ask questions

Q20: What was a major limitation of the Indian Councils Act, 1892?

A) No introduction of legislative councils B) Franchise was confined to a narrow elite C) Complete transfer of power to Indians D) Establishment of a bicameral system

💡 B) Franchise was confined to a narrow elite

Q21: The Indian Councils Act, 1909, is commonly known as:

A) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms B) Regulating Act C) Morley-Minto Reforms D) Cripps Mission

💡 C) Morley-Minto Reforms

Q22: Who was the Secretary of State for India at the time of the Indian Councils Act, 1909?

A) Lord Morley B) Lord Minto C) Lord Ripon D) Lord Curzon

💡 A) Lord Morley

Q23: Which new feature was introduced by the Indian Councils Act, 1909?

A) Dyarchy in provinces B) Separate electorate for Muslims C) Responsible government at the centre D) Abolition of the portfolio system

💡 B) Separate electorate for Muslims

Q24: The Indian Councils Act, 1909, increased the size of which bodies?

A) Supreme Court B) Executive Councils and Legislative Councils C) Federal Court D) Indian Civil Service

💡 B) Executive Councils and Legislative Councils

Q25: Under the Morley-Minto Reforms, Indians were included in the:

A) British Cabinet B) Viceroy’s Executive Council C) Privy Council D) Board of Control

💡 B) Viceroy’s Executive Council

Q26: The main limitation of the Indian Councils Act, 1909, was:

A) No Indian participation at any level B) No transfer of actual legislative power to Indians C) Complete independence granted D) Abolition of the Governor-General

💡 B) No transfer of actual legislative power to Indians

Q27: The separate electorate under the Morley-Minto Reforms was primarily for:

A) Christians B) Sikhs C) Muslims D) Parsis

💡 C) Muslims

Q28: One of the significant impacts of the Morley-Minto Reforms was:

A) Strengthening of Indian nationalism B) Weakening of the communal divide C) Encouragement of communal representation D) Introduction of universal suffrage

💡 C) Encouragement of communal representation

Q29: Which of the following was a justification given by the British for introducing separate electorates in 1909?

A) Administrative convenience B) Recognition of the political rights of minorities C) Demands from the Indian National Congress D) Recommendations of the Simon Commission

💡 B) Recognition of the political rights of minorities

Q30: Which act for the first time provided Indians with entry into the higher ranks of administration?

A) Indian Councils Act, 1861 B) Indian Councils Act, 1892 C) Indian Councils Act, 1909 D) Government of India Act, 1858

💡 C) Indian Councils Act, 1909

Q31: The Indian Councils Act, 1909 is also known as

A) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms B) Morley-Minto Reforms C) Pitt's India Act D) Regulating Act

💡 B) Morley-Minto Reforms

Q32: Which act introduced the system of separate electorates for Muslims in India?

A) Government of India Act, 1935 B) Indian Councils Act, 1892 C) Indian Councils Act, 1909 D) Government of India Act, 1919

💡 C) Indian Councils Act, 1909

Q33: Under the Indian Councils Act, 1909, Indians were for the first time included in

A) The Viceroy’s Executive Council B) The Indian Civil Services C) The Secretary of State’s Council D) The Privy Council

💡 A) The Viceroy’s Executive Council

Q34: Who was the first Indian to join the Viceroy’s Executive Council after the Morley-Minto Reforms?

A) Dadabhai Naoroji B) Satyendra Prasanna Sinha C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale D) Surendranath Banerjee

💡 B) Satyendra Prasanna Sinha

Q35: Which of the following was a significant drawback of the Indian Councils Act, 1909?

A) Abolition of the separate electorate system B) Introduction of direct elections C) Exclusion of Indians from the legislature D) Institutionalization of communal divisions

💡 D) Institutionalization of communal divisions

Q36: The Government of India Act, 1919 introduced which system at the provincial level?

A) Federal System B) Dyarchy C) Separate electorate D) Unitary System

💡 B) Dyarchy

Q37: The Government of India Act, 1919 was based on which report?

A) Nehru Report B) Simon Commission Report C) Montagu-Chelmsford Report D) Cripps Mission Report

💡 C) Montagu-Chelmsford Report

Q38: Under the 1919 Act, subjects like education and health were classified as

A) Reserved Subjects B) Central Subjects C) Transferred Subjects D) Concurrent Subjects

💡 C) Transferred Subjects

Q39: Which of the following was introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919 at the central level?

A) Dyarchy B) Bicameral Legislature C) Separate electorate for Muslims only D) Abolition of the Viceroy’s Executive Council

💡 B) Bicameral Legislature

Q40: Under the Government of India Act, 1919, which of the following communities were given separate electorates in addition to Muslims?

A) Sikhs, Christians, Anglo-Indians B) Parsis, Jains, Buddhists C) Buddhists, Sikhs, Parsis D) Only Hindus and Muslims

💡 A) Sikhs, Christians, Anglo-Indians

Q41: Which provision of the 1919 Act disappointed Indian nationalists the most?

A) Introduction of bicameralism B) Continued control of critical areas by the British C) Appointment of Indian ministers D) Extension of the franchise

💡 B) Continued control of critical areas by the British

Q42: Which movement was launched in response to dissatisfaction with the Government of India Act, 1919?

A) Civil Disobedience Movement B) Quit India Movement C) Non-Cooperation Movement D) Swadeshi Movement

💡 C) Non-Cooperation Movement

Q43: The High Commissioner for India in London was appointed under which Act?

A) Indian Councils Act, 1861 B) Government of India Act, 1919 C) Indian Councils Act, 1909 D) Government of India Act, 1935

💡 B) Government of India Act, 1919

Q44: The electorate under the Government of India Act, 1919 was

A) Universal adult suffrage B) Based on caste only C) Highly restricted to property and education-based qualifications D) Open to all Indians above 18

💡 C) Highly restricted to property and education-based qualifications

Q45: Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

A) Dyarchy in provinces B) Expansion of the electorate C) Establishment of the Supreme Court of India D) Separate electorates for multiple communities

💡 C) Establishment of the Supreme Court of India

Q46: Under the Government of India Act, 1935, which of the following features was introduced?

A) Complete independence B) Dyarchy at the Centre C) Abolition of separate electorates D) Unicameral legislatures in provinces

💡 B) Dyarchy at the Centre

Q47: Which of the following was established by the Government of India Act, 1935?

A) Constituent Assembly B) Supreme Court of India C) Federal Court D) Lok Sabha

💡 C) Federal Court

Q48: What percentage of the Indian population was enfranchised under the Government of India Act, 1935?

A) 5–7% B) 10–15% C) 25% D) Universal adult franchise

💡 B) 10–15%

Q49: Under the Government of India Act, 1935, Burma and Aden were:

A) Merged with British India B) Separated from British India C) Made part of the Indian Federation D) Given complete independence

💡 B) Separated from British India

Q50: Which political party won the majority of provinces in the 1937 elections under the Government of India Act, 1935?

A) Muslim League B) Hindu Mahasabha C) Indian National Congress D) Communist Party of India

💡 C) Indian National Congress

Q51: One of the major criticisms of the Government of India Act, 1935 was:

A) Abolition of provincial autonomy B) Excessive safeguards and veto powers retained by the Viceroy C) Full transfer of power to Indians D) Complete removal of British officials

💡 B) Excessive safeguards and veto powers retained by the Viceroy

Q52: The Cripps Mission of 1942 offered India:

A) Immediate independence B) Dominion status after the war C) Full representation in British Parliament D) A new provincial constitution

💡 B) Dominion status after the war

Q53: Which controversial provision in the Cripps Mission allowed provinces to opt out of the Indian Union?

A) Separate electorates B) Provincial opt-out clause C) Reserved subjects D) Dyarchy in provinces

💡 B) Provincial opt-out clause

Q54: One significant proposal of the Cripps Mission was:

A) Abolition of the Viceroy's office B) Formation of a Constituent Assembly C) Introduction of universal adult suffrage D) End of British rule in India

💡 B) Formation of a Constituent Assembly

Q55: The immediate result of the failure of the Cripps Mission was:

A) Formation of the Muslim League B) Beginning of the Non-Cooperation Movement C) Launch of the Quit India Movement D) Signing of the Cabinet Mission Plan

💡 C) Launch of the Quit India Movement

Q56: Who led the Cripps Mission to India in 1942?

A) Stafford Cripps B) Winston Churchill C) Clement Attlee D) A.V. Alexander

💡 A) Stafford Cripps

Q57: The Cabinet Mission of 1946 was sent to India by:

A) Labour Government of Britain B) British Conservatives C) United Nations D) U.S. Government

💡 A) Labour Government of Britain

Q58: What was the Cabinet Mission’s stance on Pakistan?

A) Supported creation of Pakistan B) Rejected demand for a separate Pakistan C) Delayed decision on Pakistan D) Declared partition inevitable

💡 B) Rejected demand for a separate Pakistan

Q59: According to the Cabinet Mission Plan, India was to have:

A) Complete independence immediately B) A three-tier federation C) A unitary system of government D) Rule by the British Crown for 20 more years

💡 B) A three-tier federation

Q60: The Cabinet Mission proposed elections to the Constituent Assembly based on:

A) Adult suffrage B) Nomination by the Viceroy C) Provincial legislatures D) Direct elections by the people

💡 C) Provincial legislatures

Q61: Which clause of the Cabinet Mission Plan created confusion regarding provincial groupings?

A) Grouping clause B) Federal clause C) Autonomy clause D) Emergency powers clause

💡 A) Grouping clause

Q62: Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, the main responsibility of the Constituent Assembly was to:

A) Elect the Prime Minister B) Frame the Constitution C) Conduct elections D) Declare war and peace

💡 B) Frame the Constitution

Q63: Which of the following leaders was associated with the Interim Government formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan?

A) Lord Mountbatten B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Winston Churchill D) Mohammad Ali Jinnah

💡 B) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q64: One limitation of the Cabinet Mission Plan was:

A) It guaranteed full independence B) It failed to resolve Hindu-Muslim communal tensions C) It abolished British control D) It introduced universal suffrage

💡 B) It failed to resolve Hindu-Muslim communal tensions

Q65: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 resulted in the creation of:

A) India only B) Pakistan only C) India and Pakistan D) United India

💡 C) India and Pakistan

Q66: The office of the Secretary of State for India was abolished under:

A) Government of India Act, 1935 B) Indian Independence Act, 1947 C) Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 D) Cripps Mission, 1942

💡 B) Indian Independence Act, 1947

Q67: Which of the following was a key provision of the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

A) Introduction of universal suffrage B) Partition of India and Pakistan C) Immediate transfer of full power to Indian leaders D) A federal government system for both dominions

💡 B) Partition of India and Pakistan

Q68: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 led to the lapse of British paramountcy over:

A) Provinces B) Princely states C) Legislative Councils D) Executive Councils

💡 B) Princely states

Q69: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 provided that the Government of India Act, 1935, would serve as:

A) The final constitution B) An interim constitution C) A ceremonial document D) A military governance code

💡 B) An interim constitution

Q70: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 resulted in the appointment of:

A) Viceroys for both India and Pakistan B) Governors-General for India and Pakistan C) A single Governor-General for both countries D) A joint Parliament for both dominions

💡 B) Governors-General for India and Pakistan

Q71: One of the limitations of the Indian Independence Act, 1947, was:

A) Full independence without partition B) Delay in the integration of princely states C) Introduction of a federal system of governance D) Abolition of separate electorates

💡 B) Delay in the integration of princely states

Q72: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 led to the birth of:

A) The Republic of India B) The Dominion of India and Pakistan C) The Dominion of India D) The Federation of India

💡 B) The Dominion of India and Pakistan

Q73: What was one of the major socio-political impacts of the partition caused by the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

A) Creation of a strong central government B) Widespread communal violence and mass displacement C) Establishment of a unified Indian economy D) Absence of any political instability

💡 B) Widespread communal violence and mass displacement

Q74: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 provided for the Constituent Assemblies of India and Pakistan to:

A) Frame separate constitutions B) Be dissolved immediately after independence C) Have joint representation in one Legislature D) Be subordinate to the British Parliament

💡 A) Frame separate constitutions

Q75: Which of the following was a significant theme in India’s constitutional history as noted in the period from 1858 to 1947?

A) Complete British sovereignty without Indian involvement B) Gradual devolution of power from British control to Indian self-governance C) Rejection of any form of representative government D) Complete political and economic freedom granted to India

💡 B) Gradual devolution of power from British control to Indian self-governance

Q76: The introduction of separate electorates and communal reservations deepened:

A) Social equality B) National unity C) Communal divisions D) Economic prosperity

💡 C) Communal divisions

Q77: The emphasis on federal structures, as seen in the Government of India Acts of 1935 and the Cabinet Mission of 1946, influenced:

A) India’s centralized governance post-independence B) The Constitution of India in 1950 C) The elimination of all provincial powers D) British imperial control over Indian provinces

💡 B) The Constitution of India in 1950

Q78: The rise of nationalism and political mobilization during the British period contributed to:

A) A decline in Indian political consciousness B) Strengthened leadership of the British Crown C) Empowerment of organizations like INC and Muslim League D) Increased British control over India

💡 C) Empowerment of organizations like INC and Muslim League

Q79: The introduction of reforms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries responded to:

A) The demands of Indian monarchs B) The growing influence of the British royal family C) The increasing pressure from the nationalist movement D) The economic decline of the British Empire

💡 C) The increasing pressure from the nationalist movement

Q80: The socio-political impact of British policies like the abolition of practices such as sati and the promotion of education led to:

A) Greater political stability in India B) Emergence of social reform movements like Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj C) Widespread support for the British among Indians D) Isolation of Indian society from Western influences

💡 B) Emergence of social reform movements like Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj

Q81: The economic exploitation by the British, including the drain of wealth and deindustrialization, led to:

A) India's economic self-reliance B) Increased support for British colonial rule C) Nationalist demands for economic independence D) Establishment of a free trade system

💡 C) Nationalist demands for economic independence

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