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106-F Constitutional History of India

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106-F Constitutional History of India

CONTENTS

Module-1) Constitutional History of India.

Module-2) Important Constitutional Developments before framing of
Constitution of India.
Module-3) Committees to draft the Constitution of India.

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Module-1) Constitutional History of India

1.1) Fourth Law Commissions Recommendations regarding Independence
1.2) Simon Commission Report
1.3) Motilal Nehru Report on Simon Commission
1.4) Muslim League Demand and Poona Pact, 1932 (Communal Award)
1.5) Government of India Act, 1935:
1.5.1) Federal Government
1.5.2) Federal Court
1.5.3) Provincial Autonomy
1.5.4) Provincial Government
1.5.5) All India Federation
1.5.6) Dyarchy at the Center
1.5.7) Federal Legislature - Provincial Legislature
1.5.8) Distribution of Power between center and provinces
1.5.9) Special Provisions for Minority
1.5.10) Abolition of Indian Council

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MODULE-1 QUESTIONS :

Discuss : Fourth Law Commissions Recommendations regarding Independence .

Write the extract of Simon Commission Report and views of Motilal Nehru upon it.
(Nov-2014)
Discuss : Muslim League Demand and Poona Pact, 1932 (Communal Award).
Explain in detail the main provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935 . (Mar-
2014, Dec-2015)
Write notes on the following matters under the Government of India Act, 1935 : (a)
Federal Court, (b) Provincial Government (Apr-2013)
Explain in detail : Federal Government. (Nov-2014)
Explain in detail : Federal Court. (Nov-2014)
Discuss : Provincial Autonomy.
Explain in detail : Provincial Government. (Nov-2014)
Explain in detail : All India Federation. (Nov-2014)
Discuss : Dyarchy at the Center.

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Discuss : Federal Legislature - Provincial Legislature.

Explain in detail : Distribution of Power between Centre and State. (Nov-2014)
Discuss : Special Provisions for Minority.
Explain in detail : Abolition of Indian Council. (Nov-2014)

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MODULE-1 ANSWERS :

Discuss : Fourth Law Commissions Recommendations regarding Independence.

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Write the extract of Simon Commission Report and views of Motilal Nehru upon it.
(Nov-2014)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Muslim League Demand and Poona Pact, 1932 (Communal Award).
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail the main provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935. (Mar-

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2014, Dec-2015)
Write notes on the following matters under the Government of India Act, 1935 : (a)
Federal Court, (b) Provincial Government (Apr-2013)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail : Federal Government. (Nov-2014)

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail : Federal Court. (Nov-2014)

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Provincial Autonomy.

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail : Provincial Government. (Nov-2014)

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ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail : All India Federation. (Nov-2014)

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Dyarchy at the Center.

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Federal Legislature - Provincial Legislature.

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail : Distribution of Power between Centre and State. (Nov-2014)

ANSWER :
Refer :

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GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Special Provisions for Minority.

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail : Abolition of Indian Council. (Nov-2014)

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Module-2) Important Constitutional Developments before framing of

Constitution of India : -
2.1) Round Table Conferences -
2.2) The Cripps Mission, 1942
2.3) Cabinet Mission
2.4) C. Rajagopalacharis Formula, 1944
2.5) Wavell Plan and Simla Conference, 1945
2.6) Attlees Statement (1947)
2.7) Mountbatten Plan, 1947

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MODULE-2 QUESTIONS :

Write note in detail on Round Table Conferences, importance and outcomes thereof.
(Apr-2013)
Explain in detail the importances and outcomes of the Round Table Conferences.
(Mar-2014)
Write explanatory note : Round Table Conferences. (Nov-2014)
Explain in detail the importance and outcomes of the Round Table Conferences. (Dec-
2015)
Write note : Cripps Mission (Apr-2013, Nov-2014)
Explain the main provisions and objects of the Cabinet Mission and Cripps Mission.
(Mar-2014)
Explain in detail the aims and objectives of the Cripps Mission 1942. (Dec-2015)
Write note : Cabinet Mission (Apr-2013)
Explain the main provisions and objects of the Cabinet Mission and Cripps Mission.
(Mar-2014)
Write explanatory note : Cabinet Mission. (Nov-2014)
Explain in detail the aims and objectives of the cabinet mission and Mountbatten plan.
(Dec-2015)
Write note : Rajagopalacharis Formula, 1944 25 (Apr-2013)
Explain in detail the Importance and outcomes of the C. Rajagopalachari's Formula,
1944. (Dec-2015)
Write note : Wavell Plan and Shimla Conference, 1945 (Apr-2013)
Explain the main provisions and objects of the Wavell Plan and Mountbatten Plan.

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(Mar-2014)
Write explanatory note : Wavell Plan and Simla Conference. (Nov-2014)
Explain in detail the aims and objectives of the Wavell plan and Simla Conference,
1945. (Dec-2015)
Write note : Attlees Statement (Apr-2013)
Write note : Mountbatten Plan (Apr-2013)
Discuss : Mountbatten Plan, 1947 (Nov-2014)
Explain the main provisions and objects of the Wavell Plan and Mountbatten Plan.
(Mar-2014)
Explain in detail the aims and objectives of the cabinet mission and Mountbatten plan.
(Dec-2015)

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MODULE-2 ANSWERS :

Write note in detail on Round Table Conferences, importance and outcomes thereof.
(Apr-2013)
Explain in detail the importances and outcomes of the Round Table Conferences.
(Mar-2014)
Write explanatory note : Round Table Conferences. (Nov-2014)
Explain in detail the importance and outcomes of the Round Table Conferences. (Dec-
2015)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Write note : Cripps Mission (Apr-2013, Nov-2014)

Explain the main provisions and objects of the Cabinet Mission and Cripps Mission.
(Mar-2014)
Explain in detail the aims and objectives of the Cripps Mission 1942. (Dec-2015)
ANSWER :
Refer :

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GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Write note : Cabinet Mission (Apr-2013)

Explain the main provisions and objects of the Cabinet Mission and Cripps Mission.
(Mar-2014)
Write explanatory note : Cabinet Mission. (Nov-2014)
Explain in detail the aims and objectives of the cabinet mission and Mountbatten plan.
(Dec-2015)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Write note : Rajagopalacharis Formula, 1944 25 (Apr-2013)

Explain in detail the Importance and outcomes of the C. Rajagopalachari's Formula,
1944. (Dec-2015)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Write note : Wavell Plan and Shimla Conference, 1945 (Apr-2013)

Explain the main provisions and objects of the Wavell Plan and Mountbatten Plan.
(Mar-2014)
Write explanatory note : Wavell Plan and Simla Conference. (Nov-2014)
Explain in detail the aims and objectives of the Wavell plan and Simla Conference,
1945. (Dec-2015)
ANSWER :
Refer :

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GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Write note : Attlees Statement (Apr-2013)

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Write note : Mountbatten Plan (Apr-2013)

Discuss : Mountbatten Plan, 1947 (Nov-2014)
Explain the main provisions and objects of the Wavell Plan and Mountbatten Plan.
(Mar-2014)
Explain in detail the aims and objectives of the cabinet mission and Mountbatten plan.
(Dec-2015)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Module-3) Committees to draft the Constitution of India

3.1) Framing of the Constitution of India
3.2) Constituent Assembly, Chairman, members and their contribution
3.3) Drafting Committee, Chairman, members and their contribution,
3.4) Final Draft and adoption of the Constitution of India
3.5) Indian Independence Act, 1947: Main Features

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MODULE-3 QUESTIONS :

Explain the process of framing the constitution of India and the contributions of
various leaders in it. (Apr-2013, Mar-2014)
Write note : Constituent Assembly (Apr-2013, Nov-2014)
Write note : Drafting Committee (Apr-2013, Nov-2014)
Explain in detail the Final Draft and adoption of the Constitution of India . (Dec-
2015)
Explain in detail the main provisions of the Indian Independence Act, 1947. (Apr-
2013, Dec-2015)
Explain the main provisions of the Indian Independence Act, 1947. (Mar-2014, Nov-
2014))

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MODULE-3 ANSWERS :

Explain the process of framing the constitution of India and the contributions of
various leaders in it. (Apr-2013, Mar-2014)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Write note : Constituent Assembly (Apr-2013, Nov-2014)

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Write note : Drafting Committee (Apr-2013, Nov-2014)

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail the Final Draft and adoption of the Constitution of India. (Dec-
2015)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail the main provisions of the Indian Independence Act, 1947. (Apr-
2013, Dec-2015)
Explain the main provisions of the Indian Independence Act, 1947. (Mar-2014, Nov-
2014))
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Source : Public domain print/ internet contents.
URLs of some such resources are listed herein above.
Credits/ copyrights duly acknowledged.

Suggested Reading :
D. D. Basu : Introduction to the Constitution of India
G. N. Singh : Landmark in Indian Constitutional & National Development V. D.
Kulshreshthas Landmarks in Indian Legal & Constitutional History, Eastern Book Co. J.
N. Pandey: Constitutional Law of India
Keith : Constitutional History in India
M. P. Jain : Indian Constitutional Law
M. V. Pylee : Constitutional History of India
Shiva Rao ; Framing of the Constitution of India (Vols. 1-4)
V. N. Shukla : Constitution of India

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