indian constitutional development quiz set 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

The Indian constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on the 26th November, 1949 and it came into force after two months on 26th January, 1950. The day January 26 was chosen because it was this very day when the Poorna Swaraj resolution was made in Lahore in 1930 and the first tricolor of India unfurled.

Answer: (b)

Article 1 in the Constitution states that India that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. The territory of India shall consist of: The territories of the states, The Union territories and any territory that may be acquired.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (c)

Answer: (c)

Answer: (b)

The most profound influence was exercised by the Government of India Act of 1935. Such features as the federal scheme, office of governor, power of the federal judiciary, emergency powers etc were drawn from this Act.

The British practice influenced the lawmaking procedures, rule of law, a system of single citizenship, besides, of course, the model of a parliamentary government. The US Constitution inspired details on the independence of the judiciary, judicial review, fundamental rights, and the removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges.

The Irish Constitution was the source of the Directive Principles, method of Presidential elections, and the nomination of members of Rajya Sabha by the President.