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