Welcome to your Constitutional Design (Quiz)
1. What was Jaipal Singh known for besides his role in the Constituent Assembly?
2. What is the key idea behind 'Fraternity' in the Preamble?
3. What role did Sarojini Naidu later assume in independent India?
4. What was the role of the African National Congress (ANC)?
5. Which colonial law provided many institutional details and procedures adopted in the Indian Constitution?
6. Who among the following was a leader of the Communist Party of India?
7. What does the statement “Historical enemies succeeded in negotiating a peaceful transition” signify in the context of South Africa?
8. What basic value was not part of the early drafts of India’s constitution?
9. What does the Preamble of the Indian Constitution represent?
10. Which value in the Preamble focuses on reducing social inequalities and working for the welfare of disadvantaged groups?
11. When did Nelson Mandela become free from prison?
12. Which of the following reflects the meaning of 'Socialist' in the Preamble?
13. How many people were killed in partition-related violence?
14. Who delivered the iconic "Tryst with Destiny" speech?
15. What is meant by "constitutional amendments" in the context of the Indian Constitution?
16. When was the first draft of the Indian Constitution created?
18. What advantage did the Indian Constitution-makers have compared to South Africa?
19. Which revolution inspired Indian leaders to think about social and economic equality?
20. What does the term 'Republic' in the Preamble mean?
21. What was the dual purpose of India’s freedom struggle?
22. What resolution was passed in the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress?
23. Which leader was involved in drafting a constitution for India in 1928?
24. What was H.C. Mookherjee's role after the Constituent Assembly?
25. Which event is celebrated on January 26 every year in India?
26. What does the value 'Secular' guarantee?
27. What does the term 'rainbow nation' signify for South Africa?
28. What significant event happened on 26 April 1994 in South Africa?
29. What does the term 'Sovereign' in the Preamble signify?
30. Which value in the Preamble ensures that all citizens are treated equally before the law?
31. What choice was given to the rulers of princely states by the British?
32. How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly that wrote the Indian Constitution?
33. Who was Nelson Mandela?
34. Who led the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa?
35. When were elections to the Constituent Assembly held?
36. On which date was the Indian Constitution adopted?
37. Why is a constitution necessary for a country?
38. Which value ensures that citizens have freedom of thought, expression, and action?
39. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
40. What was the significance of the Provincial Legislature elections of 1937?
