Constitution of India Questions for Practice
The Constitution of our country was prepared under the leadership of -
(A) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
(B) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
(C) Dr. Bhim Rao Baba Saheb Ambedkar
(D) Sarvapalli Dr. Radha Krishnan
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Dr BR Ambedkar, the chairman of its Drafting Committee, is considered the chief architect of the Indian Constitution which provides a comprehensive and dynamic framework to guide and govern the country, keeping in view her unique social, cultural and religious diversity.
When Was the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
(A) 26th August, 1947
(B) 29th August, 1947
(C) 22nd November, 1947
(D) 9th July, 1946
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
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. While deliberating upon the draft Constitution, the Assembly moved, discussed and disposed of as many as 2,473 amendments out of a total of 7,635 tabled.
Which Article of the Constitution of India empowers the High Courts for enforcement of fundamental rights?
(A) Article - 32
(B) Article -124
(C) Article -226
(D) Article - 229
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The High Court has the jurisdiction under Article 226 to issue directions, orders or writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. A High Court is empowered to issue directions, orders, or writs for the enforcement of a Fundamental Right and for any other purpose those include: Habeas corpus.