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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. Arrange the following events performed by the Constituent Assembly in the correct sequence (earliest to latest) 
    1. Ambedkar's first speech in the Constituent Assembly. 
    2. Adopted national flag by Constituent Assembly 
    3. Approved Commonwealth membership of India 
    4. Nehru's Objective Resolution 
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  2. Consider the following pairs:

    Committee of the Constituent AssemblyChairperson
    1. Language CommitteeJawaharlal Nehru
    2. Union Power CommitteeMoturi Satyanarayana
    3. Minority CommitteeH. C. Mookharjee
    4. Fundamental Rights Sub-committeeJ. B. Kriplani
    5. Advisory Committee on Fundamental RightsVallabhbhai Patel

    How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

  3. Which of the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly are correct?
    1. It was not based on adult franchise
    2. It resulted from direct election
    3. It was a multi-party body
    4. It worked through several committees
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  4. Who was the President of the Consti-tuent Assembly?
  5. Which one of the following statements about the Constitution of India is correct?
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