Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow. The manner in which the constituent Assembly worked gives sanctity to the constitution. The constituent Assembly worked in a systematic, open and consensual manner. First some basic principles were decided and agreed upon. Then a drafting committee chaired by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar prepared a draft constitution for discussion. Several rounds of thorough discussions took place on the draft constitution, clause by clause. More than two thousand amendments were considered. Every document was presented and every word spoken in the constituent Assembly has been recorded and preserved. These are called constituent Assembly debates. These debates are used to interpret the meaning of the constitution. Answer the following MCQ s by choosing the most appropriate option: 25.1 The passage given above relates to which of the following options a. The Constituent Assembly worked in a conservative manner. b. The Constituent Assembly worked in a systematic manner. c. The Constituent Assembly worked in a haphazard manner. d. The Constituent Assembly worked in a disputed manner. 25.2. The Constituent Assembly prepared a draft for ------------ . a. Final Approval b. Consideration without discussion. c. Discussion. d. Rejection without discussion. 25.3. What is true about draft constitution? a. Less than two thousand amendments were considered. b. Thorough discussions took place on the draft constitution. c. Clause by clause discussions was not made. d. One round discussion was made. 25.4. Which of the followings about Constituent Assembly debates is true ? a. Used to interpret the meaning of the constitution. b. Useful for amendment. c. Useful for countries development. d. Helps to reduce burden on the govt.
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The Constituent Assembly worked in a systematic, open and consensual manner.
1. Some basic principles were decided and agreed upon
2. Then a Drafting Committee chaired by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar prepared a draft constitution for discussion.
3. Several rounds of thorough discussion took place, clause by clause. More than 2000 amendments were made.
4.The members deliberated for 114 days spread over 3 years. Every document presented and every word spoken in the Constituent Assembly was recorded and preserved. These are called 'Constituent Assembly.
25.1) The passage given above relates to - The Constituent Assembly worked in a systematic manner (option b).
25.2) The Constituent Assembly prepared a draft for discussion (option c).
25.3) Thorough discussions took place on the draft constitution was true about the Constitution (option b).
- The constitution has integrity because of the way the founding Assembly operated.
- The Constituent Assembly operated in a methodical, transparent, and mutually agreeable manner.
- First, a few fundamental ideas were chosen and approved.
- A draught constitution was then created by a committee headed by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for discussion.
- The draught constitution was thoroughly discussed clause by clause over the course of several sessions.
- More than 2000 amendments were taken into account.
- In the constituent Assembly, every document that was given and every word said were documented and kept.
- Deliberations of the Constituent Assembly are known as such.
- These discussions are used to interpret the constitution's intent.
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