In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 12, titled "Framing The Constitution - The Beginning of a New Era", students examine the processes and debates involved in drafting the Indian Constitution. This chapter sheds light on the Constituent Assembly, its diverse members, and the challenges they faced in shaping the political, social, and economic framework of independent India.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 History Chapter 12 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Framing The Constitution - The Beginning of a New Era.
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Class 12 History Chapter 12 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 History Chapter 12: Framing The Constitution - The Beginning of a New Era. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Select the correct pair from the following options:
(a) Mahatma Gandhi – President of Constituent Assembly
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru – Lawyer of Constituent Assembly
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad – Passed Objectives Resolution
(d) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – Chairman of Drafting Committee
2. Who among the following in the Constituent Assembly proposed ‘horizontal tricolour National flag of saffron, white and green in equal proportion’?
(a) Rajendra Prasad (b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(c) Mahatma Gandhi (c) KM. Munshi
3. Who among the following gave ‘Objectives Resolution’ in the Constituent Assembly?
(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru (b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) B.R. Ambedkar (d) R.V. Dhulekar
4. Match the following:
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Column – I (Leaders)
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Column – II (Role in the Constituent Assembly)
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a. Jawaharlal Nehru
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i. President of the Constituent Assembly
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b. B.R. Ambedkar
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ii. Constitutional Advisor
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c. Rajendra Prasad
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iii. Chairman of the Drafting Committee
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d. B.N. Rau
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iv. Worked on the ‘Objective Resolution’
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(a) (A)–(iii),(B)–(ii),(C)–(i),(D)–(iv) (b) (A)–(iii),(B)–(iv),(C)–(i),(D)–(ii)
(c) (A)–(iv),(B)–(iii),(C)–(i),(D)–(ii) (d) (A)–(ii),(B)–(iii),(C)–(iv),(D)–(i)
5. Consider the given statements regarding Constituent Assembly and select the correct from the following options:
(a) Motilal Nehru moved resolution of National flag in the Constituent Assembly.
(b) G.B. Pant was the Legal Advisor.
(c) Sardar Patel was the Constitutional Advisor.
(d) KM. Munshi was called as Frontier Gandhi
Class 12 History Chapter 12 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 History Chapter 12: Framing The Constitution - The Beginning of a New Era. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s role in the Constituent Assembly of India was a prominent one in drafting the Constitution.” Explain the statement
(CBSE 2022, 3M)
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- Examine the role of Congress party in making of the Constituent Assembly.
(CBSE 2020, 8M)
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- How did the Constituent Assembly of India protect the powers of the central government? Explain.
(CBSE 2016, 8M)
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- Explain the ideals expressed in ‘Objectives Resolution’ introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru.
(CBSE 2019, 2M)
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- Why is ‘Objectives Resolution’ of Jawaharlal Nehru considered as a momentous resolution? Give any two reasons.
(CBSE 2019, 2M)
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 12: Framing The Constitution - The Beginning of a New Era
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Chapter Name
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Sub Topics
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Framing The Constitution - The Beginning of a New Era
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12.1 Introduction
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12.2 Formation of the Constituent Assembly
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12.3 Role of the Drafting Committee
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12.4 Debates on Fundamental Rights
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12.5 Principles of Federalism and Secularism
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12.6 Adoption of the Constitution
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12.7 Legacy of the Indian Constitution
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Review of NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 12
In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 12, "Framing The Constitution - The Beginning of a New Era," students explore the historic process of drafting India’s Constitution. The chapter highlights the debates and principles that shaped the socio-political framework of modern India.
Mastering this chapter is crucial for understanding the vision and challenges of India’s founding leaders. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can gain deeper insights into the Constitution's enduring relevance and significance.