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Q1. The constitutional development of British India formally began with:
Charter Act, 1813
Regulating Act, 1773
Pitt's India Act, 1784
Government of India Act, 1858
Correct Answer:
Regulating Act, 1773
The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first major step by the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India. It laid the foundation for centralized administration and marked the beginning of constitutional development in British India.
Q2. Who is regarded as the first person to officially advocate the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
B. R. Ambedkar
M. N. Roy
Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer:
M. N. Roy
In 1934, M. N. Roy was the first to propose the idea of a Constituent Assembly elected by the people of India to frame the Constitution. The Indian National Congress later adopted this demand.
Q3. The demand for a Constituent Assembly was officially accepted by the British Government through:
Cripps Mission
August Offer
Cabinet Mission Plan
Wavell Plan
Correct Answer:
Cabinet Mission Plan
The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 provided for the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to draft the Constitution of independent India.
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