The Making of Indian Constitution Flashcards
Constitution of India was set up by whom & when?
Constituent Assembly which was set up in 1946 under the provisions of Cabinet Mission Plan
The total strength of constituent assembly before partition
389 (296 [from British India]+ 93 [princely states] )
When did Lord Mountbatten scrap the cabinet mission plan
3rd June 1947, which culminated in the passing of the Indian Independence Act 1947 and partition.
The total strength of constituent assembly after partition
299 (229 [British Indian Provinces] + 70 [Princely States])
The first meeting of Constituent Assembly
Dec 9, 1946
Who was president of Constituent Assembly @ Dec 9, 1946? (temporary President)
Being the oldest member, Dr. Sachidanand Sinha was elected as a temporary president.
How many people attended the first session of the constituent assembly?
207 incuding 9 women
Who was elected president and vice president of constituent assembly @ 11 Dec 1946?
President- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Vice- President- H.C. Mukerjee
Who was the constitutional advisor to Constituent Assembly in framing the Indian Constitution?
Sir B.N. Rau
The British Prime Minister during India’s Independence?
Clement Atlee
Nagpur Session (1920)
Change in Constitution of Congress
Madras Session (1927)
Independence Resolution passed for first time
Calcutta Session (1928)
Return of Gandhi to active politics after 6 years
Lahore Session (1929)
Poorna Swaraj
Karachi Session (1931)
Resolution of Fundamental Rights and National Economic Policy
