CUET UG History Booster Test 3 - Vision of Constitution -

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CUET UG History Booster Test 3 - Vision of Constitution

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CUET UG History Booster Test 3 - Vision of Constitution

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QUESTION 1 OF 20

Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the "Objectives Resolution"?

Answer Review

1 Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the "Objectives Resolution"?

A It outlined the defining ideals of the Independent Indian Constitution.

B It proclaimed India as a "Democratic Socialist Republic" in its original draft.

C It guaranteed adequate safeguards for minorities and backward classes.

D It was introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru in December 1946.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Objectives Resolution laid down the guiding principles of the Constitution. �� It was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in December 1946. �� The word "Socialist" was not part of the original Resolution.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Objectives Resolution defined the vision of independent India, including sovereignty, democracy, justice, equality, and safeguards for minorities. It did not describe India as a "Democratic Socialist Republic" in its original form. The term "Socialist" was added later through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976). → Option A is correct because the Resolution outlined the constitutional ideals. → Option C is correct because it promised safeguards for minorities and backward classes. → Option D is correct because Nehru introduced it in December 1946. → Therefore, Option B is the incorrect statement.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Correctly describes the purpose of the Objectives Resolution.
�� Option C → Safeguards for minorities and backward classes were explicitly mentioned.
�� Option D → Nehru introduced the Resolution on 13 December 1946.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Identify historically verified facts and eliminate correct statements.

Final Logic:

�� Since "Socialist" was absent from the original Resolution, Option B is incorrect.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Socialist = 1976, Not 1946"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Objectives Resolution

2 Assertion (A): The national movement against the British was inevitably a struggle for democracy, justice, citizens' rights, and equality.
Reason (R): The British colonial government was seen by Indians as oppressive and illegitimate.

A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true but R is false.

D A is false but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Colonial rule denied democratic rights. �� Indians viewed British rule as illegitimate. �� Hence freedom struggle demanded democracy and equality.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Both statements are true. The national movement was not only for political independence but also for democratic rights, justice, equality, and citizenship. Since colonial rule was considered oppressive and illegitimate, the struggle naturally evolved into a demand for democratic governance. → Thus the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → R directly explains A.
�� Option C → Reason is true.
�� Option D → Assertion is also true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Examine whether the Reason logically supports the Assertion.

Final Logic:

�� Colonial oppression led directly to democratic demands.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Oppression → Democracy"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Vision of Constitution

3 Which member highlighted the difference between earlier colonial constitutional experiments (1909, 1919, 1935) and the Constituent Assembly's work to establish a sovereign republic?

A Sardar Patel

B B.R. Ambedkar

C Somnath Lahiri

D Jawaharlal Nehru

💡 Short Explanation

�� Nehru introduced the Objectives Resolution. �� He contrasted colonial reforms with constitution-making. �� He emphasized sovereignty and republicanism.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Nehru distinguished previous constitutional reforms under British rule from the work of the Constituent Assembly. Earlier Acts were colonial experiments, whereas the Assembly aimed to create a sovereign democratic republic based on the people's will. → Hence Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Patel focused more on integration of princely states.
�� Option B → Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee but did not make this comparison.
�� Option C → Lahiri criticized colonial constraints but was not associated with this statement.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Link the statement to the leader most associated with the Objectives Resolution.

Final Logic:

�� The comparison was made by Nehru while presenting constitutional goals.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Nehru = New Republic"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Democratic Ideals

4 To emphasize the importance of the people's will, Nehru stated that the Constituent Assembly met because of the strength of the people behind them and they shall go as far as:

A The British plans dictate.

B The Congress party leadership decides.

C The people as a whole shall wish them to go.

D The American democratic model allows.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Sovereignty belongs to the people. �� Assembly represented public aspirations. �� Nehru emphasized popular mandate.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Nehru repeatedly stressed that the Constituent Assembly derived authority from the people. He declared that the Assembly would proceed according to the wishes of the people as a whole, reflecting democratic legitimacy. → Therefore Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → The Assembly was not subordinate to British plans.
�� Option B → Authority came from the people, not only Congress leaders.
�� Option D → India's Constitution was not limited by American practices.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Remove options that contradict democratic sovereignty.

Final Logic:

�� People's will was the foundation of constitution-making.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Constitution = People's Wish"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: People's Will

5 By referring to the American and French Revolutions, Nehru was locating the history of constitution-making in India within a longer history of struggle for ______.

A Industrial growth

B Imperial expansion

C Feudal dominance

D Liberty and freedom

💡 Short Explanation

�� Both revolutions symbolized freedom. �� Nehru linked India with global democratic struggles. �� Liberty was a core constitutional ideal.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Nehru drew inspiration from the American and French Revolutions because both represented struggles against oppression and for liberty, freedom, and democratic rights. He placed India's constitutional journey within this broader historical tradition. → Hence Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Industrial growth was not the central theme.
�� Option B → Revolutions opposed domination rather than promoting expansion.
�� Option C → They challenged feudal structures instead of supporting them.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Identify the common principle connecting the revolutions.

Final Logic:

�� Freedom and liberty unite all three struggles.

🧠 Memory Trick

"American + French = Freedom"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Global Influences

6 Match the historical revolutions (List 1) with the concepts Nehru derived from them (List 2):

List 1	List 2
1. American Revolution	a. Overcoming King's authority via the Oath of the Tennis Court
2. French Revolution	b. Fusion of liberal democracy with economic justice
3. Russian Revolution	c. Rise of a new type of State prioritizing socialist economics
4. Indian Constitution Project	d. Building a great nation based on a century-old Constitution

A 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b

B 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b

C 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d

D 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a

💡 Short Explanation

�� Nehru referred to major world revolutions. �� Each revolution contributed distinct constitutional ideas. �� India sought to combine democracy with social justice.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Nehru connected India's constitutional project with global revolutionary traditions. → The American Revolution was associated with building a nation under a long-standing Constitution (d). → The French Revolution symbolized challenging monarchical authority through events like the Tennis Court Oath (a). → The Russian Revolution represented the rise of a socialist state emphasizing economic transformation (c). → The Indian Constitution Project aimed to combine liberal democracy with economic justice (b). → Therefore, the correct matching is 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Incorrectly matches the American and French Revolutions.
�� Option C → Assigns concepts to entirely wrong revolutions.
�� Option D → Does not reflect the historical significance of the revolutions.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

�� Identify the most famous historical association of each revolution and match accordingly.

Final Logic:

�� American–Constitution, French–Tennis Court Oath, Russian–Socialism, India–Economic Justice.

🧠 Memory Trick

"America-Constitution, France-Oath, Russia-Socialism, India-Justice"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Global Influences on Constitution Making

7 Identify the true statement regarding the demands of women for welfare and justice in the Constituent Assembly.

A Hansa Mehta stated that women never asked for privileges or separate electorates, but for social, economic, and political justice.

B Begum Aizaz Rasul strongly advocated for reserved seats for women in the legislature.

C Dakshayani Velayudhan demanded that 70 million Harijans should be considered a minority.

D Women members completely opposed the concept of economic equality.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Women members emphasized equality. �� Hansa Mehta rejected special privileges. �� She demanded justice in all spheres.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Hansa Mehta argued that women were not seeking special privileges or separate electorates. Instead, they demanded social, economic, and political justice and equal opportunities. → This reflected the broader constitutional commitment to equality and welfare. → Therefore, Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Begum Aizaz Rasul opposed separate electorates rather than demanding reservations for women.
�� Option C → Dakshayani Velayudhan opposed treating Harijans as a separate minority.
�� Option D → Women members strongly supported economic equality and social justice.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Remove options that contradict known positions of Assembly members.

Final Logic:

�� Hansa Mehta consistently advocated equality without special political privileges.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Hansa = Justice, Not Privilege"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Social and Economic Justice

8 K.J. Khanderkar explained that the thousands of years of suppression of the Depressed Castes led to a state where:

A They developed a strong independent economy.

B They were granted immediate separate electorates.

C Neither their minds, bodies, nor hearts work to march forward.

D They formed an active rebellion taking over provincial governments.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Khanderkar highlighted centuries of oppression. �� He emphasized social and psychological damage. �� He argued for social justice measures.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

K.J. Khanderkar described how prolonged discrimination and exclusion had deeply affected the Depressed Castes. He stated that oppression had weakened their ability to progress socially and economically. → Hence Option C correctly reflects his observation.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Oppression prevented economic advancement.
�� Option B → Immediate separate electorates were not granted.
�� Option D → No such provincial rebellion occurred.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Identify the option reflecting the consequences of long-term oppression.

Final Logic:

�� Social suppression led to loss of confidence and opportunity, not empowerment.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Suppression Stops Progress"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Economic and Social Justice

9 Assertion (A): Nehru stated that the Constituent Assembly should learn from the successes and avoid the failures of past revolutions.
Reason (R): He believed that some measure of failure is inherent in human effort and adaptations are necessary.

A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true but R is false.

D A is false but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Nehru studied past revolutions critically. �� He acknowledged both successes and failures. �� Adaptation was essential for India.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Nehru believed that constitution-makers should learn from previous revolutionary experiences. He argued that no human effort is entirely successful and that every nation must adapt ideas according to its own circumstances. → Thus both statements are true and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → The Reason directly explains the Assertion.
�� Option C → Reason is historically correct.
�� Option D → Both statements are true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Verify whether the Reason logically supports the Assertion.

Final Logic:

�� Learning from failures naturally follows from recognizing limits of human effort.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Learn, Adapt, Improve"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Independent Constitutional Approach

10 Who argued that the fiscal provisions in the Draft Constitution would impoverish the provinces and advocated for an examination of resource distribution rather than blindly adopting centralization?

A Jawaharlal Nehru

B K. Santhanam

C Balakrishna Sharma

D Gopalaswami Ayyangar

💡 Short Explanation

�� Debate focused on Centre–State financial relations. �� K. Santhanam defended provincial interests. �� He criticized excessive centralization.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

K. Santhanam argued that the proposed fiscal arrangements would weaken provinces financially. He insisted that resources should be distributed fairly and warned against blindly concentrating powers and finances in the Centre. → Therefore, Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Nehru emphasized national goals rather than this specific fiscal criticism.
�� Option C → Balakrishna Sharma supported a stronger Centre.
�� Option D → Gopalaswami Ayyangar defended central authority in many debates.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Identify the member specifically associated with Centre–State financial debates.

Final Logic:

�� K. Santhanam was the strongest advocate of provincial financial autonomy.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Santhanam Saves States"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Centre–State Relations and Distribution of Powers

11 Arrange the following key events related to the formation of the integrated nation in chronological order:
I. Signing of the Constitution
II. Introduction of the Objectives Resolution
III. Nehru's "Tryst with Destiny" speech

A I, II, III

B II, I, III

C II, III, I

D III, II, I

💡 Short Explanation

�� Objectives Resolution was introduced in December 1946. �� "Tryst with Destiny" speech was delivered on 14–15 August 1947. �� Constitution was signed on 24 January 1950.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The chronological sequence is: 1. Objectives Resolution introduced (13 December 1946) 2. "Tryst with Destiny" speech (14–15 August 1947) 3. Signing of the Constitution (24 January 1950) → Therefore, the correct order is II → III → I.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Places signing before earlier events.
�� Option B → Constitution was signed after Independence.
�� Option D → Tryst with Destiny occurred after the Objectives Resolution.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

�� Recall major constitutional milestones and arrange them by date.

Final Logic:

�� 1946 → 1947 → 1950.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Resolution → Destiny → Signature"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: National Unity and Constitution Making

12 Govind Ballabh Pant warned that "If in a democracy, you create rival ______, then democracy is doomed."

A States

B Institutions

C Constitutions

D Loyalties

💡 Short Explanation

�� Pant emphasized national integration. �� He opposed competing political loyalties. �� Unity was considered essential for democracy.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Govind Ballabh Pant argued that democracy requires common national commitment. He warned that creating rival loyalties would weaken national unity and threaten democratic functioning. → Hence Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → States themselves were not considered harmful.
�� Option B → Democratic institutions strengthen democracy.
�� Option C → India adopted a single Constitution.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Identify the word that best fits Pant's concern regarding national unity.

Final Logic:

�� Rival loyalties divide nations and weaken democracy.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Pant feared Rival Loyalties"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: National Unity

13 Which of the following civil servants gave vital assistance to the Constituent Assembly by preparing background papers based on a close study of political systems in other countries?

A B.N. Rau

B S.N. Mukherjee

C K.M. Munshi

D Alladi Krishnaswamy Aiyar

💡 Short Explanation

�� B.N. Rau served as Constitutional Adviser. �� He studied constitutions across the world. �� His research guided the Assembly.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

B.N. Rau prepared comparative studies of constitutions from different countries and supplied background notes to Assembly members. His work significantly influenced constitution-making. → Therefore, Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → S.N. Mukherjee was the Chief Draughtsman.
�� Option C → K.M. Munshi was a Constituent Assembly member, not the Constitutional Adviser.
�� Option D → Alladi Krishnaswamy Aiyar was a legal expert and member of the Assembly.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Identify the individual specifically known as Constitutional Adviser.

Final Logic:

�� B.N. Rau supplied comparative constitutional research.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Rau Researched the World"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Role of Constitutional Adviser

14 What was the compromise formula regarding the national language produced by the Language Committee to satisfy public aspirations?

A Complete immediate transition to Hindi in Devanagari script.

B Making Hindustani the sole official language permanently.

C Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language with English used for the first 15 years.

D Each province was forced to use Hindi exclusively.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Language issue produced intense debates. �� A compromise was needed. �� English continued temporarily.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Language Committee reached a compromise by adopting Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language while allowing English to continue for official purposes for the first fifteen years. → This arrangement balanced Hindi aspirations with practical administrative needs. → Hence Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Immediate replacement of English was rejected.
�� Option B → Hindustani was not permanently adopted.
�� Option D → Provinces were not compelled to use Hindi exclusively.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Look for the option reflecting a compromise rather than an extreme position.

Final Logic:

�� Temporary use of English represented the middle path.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Hindi Official, English 15"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Language Debate

📄 Passage

"Not only has the British Plan made any future Constitution … dependent on a treaty satisfactory to the Britisher but it suggests that for every little difference you will have to run to the Federal Court or dance attendance there in England... we are under the shadow of British guns, British Army, their economic and financial stranglehold..."

According to Somnath Lahiri in the passage, what specific evidence shows that the final power was still in British hands?

A The Assembly was located in London.

B India was under the shadow of British guns, army, and economic stranglehold.

C Nehru resigned from the Interim Government.

D The British Prime Minister was the President of the Assembly.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Lahiri criticized continued British influence. �� He highlighted military and economic control. �� He questioned the Assembly's independence.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Somnath Lahiri argued that British authority still existed because India remained under the influence of British military power and economic control. This was his evidence that real power had not fully shifted. → Therefore, Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → The Assembly met in New Delhi.
�� Option C → No such event explains Lahiri's criticism.
�� Option D → The Assembly had its own President.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Use the exact wording of the passage to identify the answer.

Final Logic:

�� The passage directly mentions guns, army, and economic stranglehold.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Guns + Army + Economy = British Control"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Colonial Constraints

📄 Passage

What did Somnath Lahiri identify as a major limitation regarding disputes in the future Constitution as per the British Plan mentioned in the passage?

A All disputes would be solved by the Indian public.

B Disputes must be resolved by the Muslim League.

C No disputes could legally occur.

D For every difference, India would have to run to the Federal Court or the British.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Lahiri opposed dependence on British institutions. �� He criticized external intervention. �� He wanted genuine constitutional autonomy.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Lahiri argued that the British Plan made India dependent on British-controlled mechanisms for dispute resolution. He criticized the idea that every disagreement would require recourse to the Federal Court or British authorities. → Hence Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Not mentioned in the passage.
�� Option B → The Muslim League is not referred to in this context.
�� Option C → Constitutional disputes are inevitable.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Identify the statement directly reflected in the passage.

Final Logic:

�� "Run to the Federal Court" appears explicitly in the passage.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Difference = Federal Court"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Colonial Constraints

17 Which statement about the ideological debates in the Constituent Assembly is incorrect?

A R.V. Dhulekar politely accepted that English should be the primary language of the Constitution.

B Mahatma Gandhi believed Hindustani should be a happy combination of Hindi and Urdu.

C Shrimati G. Durgabai expressed fears from the non-Hindi-speaking areas regarding Hindi propaganda.

D Over time, Hindi and Urdu started growing apart due to the politics of religious identities.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Dhulekar strongly supported Hindi. �� Gandhi advocated Hindustani. �� Language debates reflected ideological differences.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

R.V. Dhulekar was a strong supporter of Hindi and criticized the continued use of English. Therefore, the statement that he politely accepted English as the primary language is historically incorrect. → Thus Option A is the incorrect statement.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Correctly reflects Gandhi's view.
�� Option C → Durgabai expressed concerns from non-Hindi-speaking regions.
�� Option D → NCERT notes the separation of Hindi and Urdu through identity politics.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Identify the statement that contradicts a well-known position.

Final Logic:

�� Dhulekar favored Hindi, not English.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Dhulekar = Hindi Defender"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Language Debate

18 Regarding the distribution of powers, who declared, "I do not want any constitution in which the Unit has to come to the Centre and say 'I cannot educate my people...'"?

A Balakrishna Sharma

B Gopalaswami Ayyangar

C K. Santhanam

D B.R. Ambedkar

💡 Short Explanation

�� Santhanam supported provincial autonomy. �� He opposed excessive centralization. �� He wanted states to have adequate powers.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

K. Santhanam argued that provinces should possess sufficient authority and resources. He opposed a system where states depended excessively on the Centre for basic responsibilities such as education. → Therefore, Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Not associated with this statement.
�� Option B → Generally defended a stronger Centre.
�� Option D → Ambedkar did not make this specific remark.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Associate the statement with the member known for advocating provincial powers.

Final Logic:

�� Santhanam consistently defended state autonomy.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Santhanam Supports States"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Distribution of Powers

19 Assertion (A): After Partition, the Congress continued to support a highly decentralized structure with maximum autonomy for provinces.
Reason (R): Nationalist leaders felt that communal frenzy could be stopped effectively only by a weak central authority.

A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true but R is false.

D Both A and R are false.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Partition strengthened the case for a strong Centre. �� Congress moved away from extreme decentralization. �� Leaders favored central authority for national unity.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

After Partition, Congress leaders increasingly supported a stronger central government to maintain national unity and stability. → They believed communal violence and fragmentation required an effective Centre, not a weak one. → Therefore, both the Assertion and the Reason are false.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Both statements are incorrect.
�� Option B → Both statements are incorrect.
�� Option C → Assertion is also false.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Recall post-Partition political priorities.

Final Logic:

�� Partition encouraged centralization, not decentralization.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Partition → Strong Centre"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Constitutional Goals and National Unity

20 What vital role did Chief Draughtsman S.N. Mukherjee play in the nation-building process through the Constitution?

A He prepared background papers based on foreign constitutions.

B He had the ability to put complex proposals in clear legal language.

C He steered the discussions as the President of the Assembly.

D He introduced the Objectives Resolution.

💡 Short Explanation

�� S.N. Mukherjee was Chief Draughtsman. �� He converted decisions into legal language. �� His drafting skills helped finalize the Constitution.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

S.N. Mukherjee's major contribution was transforming complicated constitutional decisions and committee recommendations into precise legal language suitable for a constitutional document. → This drafting expertise was crucial for the successful completion of the Constitution. → Hence Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → This role belonged primarily to B.N. Rau.
�� Option C → Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided over the Assembly.
�� Option D → Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the Objectives Resolution.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Match each constitutional role with the correct individual.

Final Logic:

�� Chief Draughtsman = clear legal drafting = S.N. Mukherjee.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Mukherjee Makes Legal Language"

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Framing the Constitution – Topic: Drafting the Constitution

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