Understanding the Indian Constitution

The video discusses the history and creation of the Indian Constitution, highlighting the significant role of Sir Benegal Narsing Rao as the primary drafter. It contrasts the Indian Constitution with others, like the US Constitution, and critiques the lack of a public ratification process in India. The video also examines the colonial influences on the Constitution and the role of the Constituent Assembly.

In what year did India become a republic with the acceptance of its new constitution?

• 1947

• 1950

• 1965

• 1971

Who is commonly known as the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Mahatma Gandhi

• B.R. Ambedkar

• Sardar Patel

Who was the primary drafter of the Indian Constitution, according to the video?

• Sir Benegal Narsing Rao

• Sardar Patel

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• B.R. Ambedkar

What was the main source of the template used by Benegal Narsing Rao for drafting the Indian Constitution?

• French Constitution

• British India Act

• US Constitution

• Japanese Constitution

How does the US Constitution differ from the Indian Constitution in terms of length?

• US Constitution is longer

• Both are of similar length

• Indian Constitution is longer

• Neither has a defined length

What is a key difference in the ratification process of the US and Indian Constitutions?

• US Constitution was ratified by states

• Both were ratified by a single body

• Indian Constitution was ratified by states

• US Constitution was not ratified

What was the role of the Constituent Assembly in the Indian Constitution's creation?

• It was not involved

• It only drafted the Constitution

• It drafted and ratified the Constitution

• It only ratified the Constitution

Which country had a referendum for the ratification of its constitution, as mentioned in the video?

• Brazil

• United States

• United Kingdom

• India

What is the critique mentioned about the preamble 'We, the people of India'?

• It did not involve the actual people of India

• It was written by the British

• It was a direct quote from the US Constitution

• It was never used

What was the status of the Constituent Assembly in terms of its election?

• Appointed by the British Crown

• Elected by free India

• Not elected at all

• Elected by British India