Constitutional Developments and Independence - One Line Questions

1. The 'Quit India Movement' was launched in which year? — 1942
2. The 'August Offer' was made by the British government in: — 1940
3. The Cripps Mission visited India in: — 1942
4. The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament in which year? — 1947
5. Which of the following was a key feature of the Cabinet Mission Plan regarding the structure of the Indian government? — A weak centre with residuary powers with the provinces
6. When was the first session of the Constituent Assembly held? — December 9, 1946
7. The Indian Independence Act, 1947, declared India as a Dominion on: — July 18, 1947
8. The Constitution of India was enacted on: — November 26, 1949
9. The 'Direct Action Day' was observed by the Muslim League on: — August 16, 1946
10. The idea of a Constituent Assembly was first accepted by the British Government in: — Cripps Mission, 1942
11. Who was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly? — B.N. Rau
12. The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting in: — New Delhi
13. The principle of 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) was adopted by the Indian National Congress at its session held in: — Lahore, 1929
14. The Constituent Assembly of India was formed on the recommendation of which plan? — Cabinet Mission Plan
15. The partition of India was a consequence of which plan? — Mountbatten Plan
16. The Constituent Assembly started its work of constitution-making on: — January 22, 1947
17. The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to: — Determine the boundaries of India and Pakistan
18. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution? — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
19. Who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly? — Rajendra Prasad
20. Who was the first President of India? — Dr. Rajendra Prasad
21. Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha? — G.V. Mavalankar
22. The idea of a federation for India was first formally proposed in: — Government of India Act, 1935
23. Which Act abolished the Dyarchy system introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919? — Government of India Act, 1935
24. The concept of 'responsible government' in the provinces was introduced by: — Government of India Act, 1919
25. The demand for a Constituent Assembly was first officially made by: — Indian National Congress in 1935
26. The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on: — November 26, 1949
27. Who was the President of the Indian National Congress when the 'Quit India Movement' was launched? — Abul Kalam Azad
28. Who among the following played a significant role in the integration of princely states into India? — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
29. The 'Indian Independence Act, 1947' received the Royal Assent on: — July 18, 1947
30. The Preamble to the Constitution of India was adopted on: — July 22, 1947
31. Who presided over the Muslim League session where the 'Direct Action Day' resolution was passed? — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
32. Who was the last Viceroy of India? — Lord Mountbatten
33. Who was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India? — Lord Mountbatten
34. Who was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India? — C. Rajagopalachari
35. Who among the following was NOT a member of the Cabinet Mission? — Lord Mountbatten
36. The Simla Conference of 1945 was convened by: — Lord Wavell
37. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'? — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
38. The concept of a Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution was first mooted by: — M.N. Roy
39. Who among the following was a prominent member of the Swaraj Party? — Motilal Nehru
40. The 'Indian Councils Act, 1909' is also known as: — Morley-Minto Reforms
41. The Government of India Act, 1919 is also known as: — Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
42. Who drafted the 'Swaraj Bill' which was presented in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1924? — Motilal Nehru
43. The proposal for the creation of Pakistan was first formally made by: — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
44. The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced: — Provincial Autonomy
45. The concept of 'Dyarchy' was first introduced in: — Provincial Governments
46. Who proposed the Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly? — Jawaharlal Nehru
47. The Constituent Assembly derived its authority from: — The Cabinet Mission Plan
48. The 'Plan Balkan' was a proposal by Lord Mountbatten for: — The partition of Punjab and Bengal
49. The 'Nehru Report' of 1928 was a response to: — The Simon Commission
50. The Constituent Assembly was elected on the basis of: — Limited Franchise and Indirect Election
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