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