Making of the Constitution Flashcards
CA constituted in Nov 1946 under the scheme formulated by?
CMP - Cabinet Mission Plan
What was the strength of CA in Nov 1946 and Dec 31st 1947?
Nov 1946
389 = 296 (British Provinces) + 93 (Princely States)
Dec 1947
299 = 229 (British Provinces) + 70 (Princely States)
Note: PS - nominated and BP - Indirectly Elected
Separate electorate was provided for which groups during CA election?
- Muslims
- Sikhs
- General
When was the 1st meeting of CA held?
09th December 1946
Who was the first President of CA?
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Who was the President of CA?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Who was/were the Vice President(s) of CA?
- HC Mukherjee
- VT Krishnamachari
Who was the chair when CA holds legislation?
GV Mavlankar
Drafting Committee formed in?
August 1947
Who were the members of Drafting Committee?
Remember: AGKMSMK
1. Ambedkar
2. Gopalaswami
3. Krishnaswami
4. Munshi
5. Syed Mohammad
6. Madhava Rau (Replaced Mitter, who resigned due to health issues)
7. Krishnamachari (Replaced Khaitan, who died in 1948)
Which of the following articles came into force on 26th November 1949?
Articles - (5 - 9), 60, 324, 366, 367, 379, 380, 388, (391 - 393)
Congress Expert Committee formed in?
July 1946
Who were the members of Congress Expert Committee?
Remember: NAMGSGKS
1. Nehru
2. Asaf Ali
3. Munshi
4. Gopalaswami
5. Shah
6. Kabir
7. Santhanam
Note: Kripalani joined later
Symbol of CA?
Elephant
Who was the Constitutional Advisor?
BN Rau
