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Question

Which of the following statements about the Constitution of India is/are correct?
1. The 'Objectives Resolution' was moved by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee in his capacity as the Law Minister.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The correct answer is
2 only

Analyzing Statement 1: Objectives Resolution Mover

The statement claims Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel moved the 'Objectives Resolution'. This is incorrect.

  • The 'Objectives Resolution' was moved in the Constituent Assembly by Jawaharlal Nehru on December 13, 1946.
  • This resolution laid down the principles and objectives that guided the drafting of the Constitution.

Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.

Analyzing Statement 2: Ambedkar's Role

The statement asserts that Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee as the Law Minister. This is correct.

  • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was appointed as the Union Law Minister in 1947.
  • He served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, responsible for preparing the draft of the Constitution.

Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.

Conclusion on Statements

Based on the analysis:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect.
  • Statement 2 is correct.

Thus, only statement 2 is correct.

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Important Questions from Making of The Constitution

  1. Which of the following is correctly matched with their leadership role in the Constituent Assembly (During the making of the Indian constitution)?
  2. Who headed the Credentials Committee in the Constituent Assembly?
  3. Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
  4. Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
     

    List - I
    (Committees of Constituent Assembly)
    List - II
    (Chairman of Committees)
    A. Union Constitution Committee1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    B. Rules of Procedure Committee2. J. B. Kripalani
    C. Drafting Committee3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
    D. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee4. Jawaharlal Nehru


    Code:
    A B C D

  5. Identify the incorrect pair/s of the various Committees constituted under the Indian Constituent Assembly and its Chairmans.
    A. Steering Committee - Rajendra Prasad
    B. Advisory Committee - Vallabhbhai Patel
    C. Central Rights Committee - J. B. Kripalani
    D. Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee - Jawaharlal Nehru

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