The making of the Indian Constitution is one of the most remarkable political processes in modern history. For NDA & CDS 1 2026 aspirants, this topic is extremely important from the General Knowledge section, especially under Polity.
NDA & CDS 1 2026 Exam GK- Making of the Indian Constitution
Background of the Constitution
The demand for a Constituent Assembly was first officially made by the Indian National Congress in 1934. Later, the idea was accepted in principle by the British Government under the August Offer (1940).
The framework for the Constituent Assembly was finally provided under the Cabinet Mission Plan.
Formation of the Constituent Assembly
- Total Strength (as per Cabinet Mission Plan): 389 members
- 296 from British India
- 93 from Princely States
- After Partition (1947): Strength reduced to 299 members
- First Meeting: 9 December 1946
- Temporary Chairman: Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
- Permanent Chairman (President): Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Vice-President: H. C. Mookerjee
- Constitutional Advisor: B. N. Rau
🔹 Drafting Committee
The Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947.
- Chairman: B. R. Ambedkar
- Other Members: N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar, Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, K.M. Munshi, Mohammad Saadullah, B.L. Mitter (later replaced), D.P. Khaitan (later replaced).
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution.”
Important Facts About the Constitution
- Time taken: 2 years, 11 months, 18 days
- Total sittings: 11 sessions
- Adopted on: 26 November 1949
- Enforced on: 26 January 1950 (celebrated as Republic Day)
- Originally contained:
- 395 Articles
- 8 Schedules
The Constitution borrowed features from various countries:
- UK – Parliamentary system
- USA – Fundamental Rights & Judicial Review
- Ireland – Directive Principles
- Canada – Federal system with strong Centre
Objectives Resolution
The Objectives Resolution was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December 1946. It later became the Preamble of the Constitution.
NDA & CDS 1 2026 – Practice MCQs
Q1. The Constituent Assembly was formed under which plan?
A) August Offer
B) Cripps Mission
C) Cabinet Mission Plan
D) Mountbatten Plan
Answer: C
Explanation: The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) provided the framework for the Constituent Assembly.
Q2. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) B. R. Ambedkar
D) B. N. Rau
Answer: C
Q3. The Indian Constitution was adopted on:
A) 15 August 1947
B) 26 November 1949
C) 26 January 1950
D) 9 December 1946
Answer: B
Q4. How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly after Partition?
A) 389
B) 296
C) 299
D) 308
Answer: C
Q5. Who was the first temporary Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
D) H.C. Mookerjee
Answer: C
Q6. The Objectives Resolution was moved by:
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: B
Q7. From which country was the concept of Fundamental Rights borrowed?
A) UK
B) USA
C) Ireland
D) Canada
Answer: B
Q8. The Constitution of India originally had how many Schedules?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 12
Answer: B
Q9. The Constitution came into force on:
A) 15 August 1947
B) 26 January 1950
C) 26 November 1949
D) 1 January 1950
Answer: B
Q10. Who was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) B. N. Rau
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
Answer: B
