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Modern History MCQs – 19(Cabinet Mission and Formation of Constituent Assembly)
Cabinet Mission and Formation of Constituent Assembly MCQs with answers and explanations for UPSC and Other examinations.
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1. Cabinet Mission was presided over by who among the following ?
(a) Lord Attlee
(b) Strafford Cripps
(c) Clement Attlee
(d) Sir P. Lawrence
Correct Answer – (d) Sir P. Lawrence
- With the end of World War II, Clement Richard Attlee from the Labour Party won elections in England.
- He was sympathetic towards India’s demand for freedom and sent a commission for constitutional reforms in India also known as Cabinet Mission.
- The Cabinet Mission arrived in Delhi on April 2, 1946.
- The Cabinet Mission consisted of the Secretary of State Mr. Pethick Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.
2. Consider the following statements about Cabinet Mission :
1. It proposed a three-tier polity for India.
2. There was no Indian member in the Cabinet Mission.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 & 2
- The Cabinet Mission had three members:
- Mr. Pethick Lawrence
- Sir Stafford Cripps
- A.V. Alexander
- The Cabinet Mission proposed a three-tier polity for India.
- The major recommendation of the Cabinet Mission was to divide the Indian provinces into three groups i.e. A, B,C.
- These groups were entitled to have their separate legislatures and prepare their Constitutions according to their will with the help of the Constituent Assemblies to be elected by the popular electorate.
3. Consider the following statements about Cabinet Mission :
1. It recommended that the whole of India including the Princely states should form a Federation.
2. The Central Government should be in charge of foreign affairs, defense and communication.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 & 2
- The Cabinet Mission announced its recommendation on 16th May, 1946.
- The main provision of the recommendation were :
- Whole of India including the Princely states should form a Federation.
- The Central Government should be in charge of foreign affairs, defense and communication.
- The Constituent Assembly was to be elected to frame a Constitution for the Indian Union.
- Divide the Indian provinces into three groups.
- The provinces will have the right to leave the Union/Federation in future.
4. Consider the following statements about Cabinet Mission :
1. It divided the all Indian provinces into four groups.
2. Punjab, North-West Frontier province, Sindh and Balochistan were kept in one group
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (b) 2 only
- The Cabinet Mission divided the Indian provinces into three groups.
- Group A → Punjab, North-West Frontier province, Sindh and Baluchistan.
- Group B → Bengal and Assam
- Group C → Rest of the provinces
5. Consider the following statements about Cabinet Mission :
1. It vested all residuary powers in the provinces.
2. It rejected Muslim League’s demand for a separate Pakistan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 & 2
- The Cabinet Mission divided the Indian provinces into three groups.
- It proposed that the Central Government should be in charge of foreign affairs, defense and communication.
- It vested all residuary powers in the provinces.
- It also rejected Muslim League’s demand for a separate Pakistan.
- Congress Party rejected the plan as it opposed the grouping of provinces on the basis of religion.
6. Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the visit of the Cabinet Mission to India ?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) J.B. Kripalani
(c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(d) Sarojini Naidu
Correct Answer – (c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the President of Congress during the arrival of the Cabinet Mission to India.
- He negotiated with the members of the Cabinet Mission.
7. The Constituent Assembly to frame the Indian constitution was set up under the provision of which among the following ?
(a) Indian Independence Act
(b) Government of India Act, 1935
(c) Cripps Mission
(d) Cabinet Mission Plan
Correct Answer – (d) Cabinet Mission Plan
- The Constituent Assembly to frame the Indian constitution was set up under the Cabinet Mission.
- The main purpose of this mission was to make constitutional reforms in India.
8. The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held on which among the following dates ?
(a) 16th August, 1947
(b) 26th January, 1948
(c) 9th December, 1946
(d) 26th November, 1946
Correct Answer – (c) 9th December, 1946
- The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held on 9th December, 1946.
9. Who among the following was elected as the President of the Indian Constituent Assembly ?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Sardar Patel
(b) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Correct Answer – (a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of the Indian Constituent Assembly.
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was President of the Drafting Committee.
- Jawaharlal Nehru was President of the Union Power Committee, Union Constitution Committee and States Committee.
- Vallabhbhai Patel was President of Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, Tribal and excluded areas.
10. Who headed the Interim Government formed in 1946 ?
(a) Rajendra Prasad
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Rajagopalachari
Correct Answer – (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
- The first Indian Interim Government was formed under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru .
- Muslim League did not participate initially but later joined.
11. Which among the following portfolios was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the interim Government formed in 1946 ?
(a) Defense
(b) External Affairs
(c) Food and Agriculture
(d) Finance
Correct Answer – (c) Food and Agriculture
- The Food and Agriculture Portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the interim Government formed in 1946.
- Defense ministry was held by Baldev Singh.
12. When the Indian Muslim League was included into the Interim Government in 1946, Liyaqat Ali Khan was assigned the Portfolio of which among the following ?
(a) Foreign Affairs
(b) Home
(c) Finance
(d) Defence
Correct Answer – (c) Finance
- A series of meetings took place between Jinnah and Lord Wavell and ultimately Muslim League joined the interim Government on October 25, 1946.
- Liaqat Ali Khan was appointed as Finance Minister in the Interim Government.
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