India After Independence

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Question 1 :

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India who hoisted the Indian flag on 15 August 1947?

1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Dr Rajendra Prasad
3. Mahatma Gandhi
4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer
25013

Question 2 :

Which one of the following words/terms refer to The Right to Vote

1. Permission
2. Franchise
3. Authorisation
4. Agreement
Answer
25014

Question 3 :

A series of meetings of the Constituent Assembly were held in New Delhi after Indian?s independence with different political parties for an important discussion. What was the outcome of these series of meetings?

1. Stress importance to be given for vernacular languages
2. Importance of Western education
3. Framing of Indian Constitution
4. Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
Answer
25015

Question 4 :

One important features of the Constitution was its adoption of universal adult franchise. Which of the following statements best describe this term.

1. All Indians above the age of 19 would be allowed to vote.
2. All Indians above the age of 16 would be allowed to vote.
3. All Indians above the age of 21 would be allowed to vote.
4. All Indians above the age of 17 would be allowed to vote.
Answer
25016

Question 5 :

Some important features of the Indian Constitution are given below: Pick if any, statement not TRUE.

1. It offered special privileges for the poorest and most disadvantaged Indians
2. All Indians above the age of 21 would be allowed to vote in state and national elections
3. It guaranteed equality before the law to all citizens, regardless of their caste or religious affiliation
4. The Constitution stressed on Hindu Pakistan ideals.
Answer
25017