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2 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Historical Background". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

Agriculture and Allied Activities 56 Money, Banking and Monetary Policy 43 Environmental Pollution 43 Biotechnology 37 Parliament 33 Climate Change 32 Finance and Financial Markets 29 Emerging Technologies 28 Trade and External Sector 26 Life Sciences 26 Core Concepts and Foundational Science 20 Public Finance in India 19 International Environmental Framework 18 Continents 18 Religions in India 18 Fundamental Rights 18 Concept and Salient Features of the Constitution 17 Indian Biodiversity - Fauna 17 Renewable Energy 16 Major Physical Divisions of India 16 Multilateral Groupings 16 International Institutions 15 Art and Architecture 15 Drainage System 15 Institutional Measures for Environment Conservation 14 Regional Groupings 14 Rivers and Drainage 14 Infrastructure and Investment Models in India 14 Atmosphere 13 Space Technology 13

  1. Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: The Constitution Day…

    Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    1. ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
    2. BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
    3. CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
    4. DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    * Statement 1 is correct: In India, the Constitution Day is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India and also it was celebrated to promote constitutional values among the citizens of India.

    * Statement 2 is incorrect: On 29 August 1947, the Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, to prepare a Draft Constitution for India. On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2023 Easy

  2. Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took…

    Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?

    1. AC. Rajagopalachari
    2. BDr. B.R. Ambedkar
    3. CT.T. Krishnamachari
    4. DDr. Sachchidananda Sinha
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was elected as the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly on December 9, 1946. This was a temporary position. He served as the Chairman for two days, after which Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly on December 11, 1946.

    Here's why the other options are incorrect:

    * C. Rajagopalachari: He was the last Governor-General of India and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

    * Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.

    * T.T. Krishnamachari: He was a prominent member of the Constituent Assembly and later served as the Finance Minister of India.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2024 Medium