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