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Quiz on Indian Parliament
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- Question of
Who was the Architect of the Indian Constitution ?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr B R Ambedkar
- Rajendra Prasad
- Subhas Chandra Bose
Correct Wrong
Dr B R Ambedkar was the Architect of the Indian Constitution.
- Question of
Indian Parliament Consists of
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Bidhan Sabha
- The Prime Minister, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- The President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Correct Wrong
- Question of
On which date Constitution Day is celebrated across India ?
- 26 January
- 26 November
- 15 August
- 24 January
Correct Wrong
Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas or National Law Day, is celebrated in India on November 26 every year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked November 26 as the Constitution Day of India in 2015.
- Question of
Who among the following is known as “Modern Manu of India”?
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Dr. B.R Ambedkar
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Sardar Patel
Correct Wrong
Dr. B.R Ambedkar is known as the "Modern Manu of India". He is called by this name because he drafted the Hindu code bill. He is also known as the "Father of the Indian constitution".
- Question of
How many committees were set up by the Constituent Assembly for framing the Constitution?
- 11
- 13
- 18
- 22
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- Question of
There are ______ original copies of the Constitution of India.
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
Correct Wrong
There are three original copies of the Constitution of India. All of these copies have been kept in the Central Library of the Parliament.
- Question of
The Original copies of the Constitution of India are kept in a box filled with which gas ?
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Argon
- Helium
Correct Wrong
Utmost care has been taken to ensure that the original copy of the Constitution isn't spoiled, therefore, it is kept in a box filled with helium gas.
- Question of
The first Signature on the Original Copy of Indian Constitution was of
- Dr. B R Ambedkar
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Pandit Jawaharlal Neheru
- Sachchidananda Sinha
Correct Wrong
Surprisingly, the first signature on the copy was not done by the first and then President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad, but by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Question of
The National Emblem atop new Parliament building weights around
- 9000 kg
- 9500 kg
- 10000 kg
- 10500 kg
Correct Wrong
The emblem is made up of bronze with a total weight of 9,500 kg and is 6.5 metre in height.
- Question of
Which Company won the bid to construct the new parliament building of India ?
- Shapoorji Pallonji & Co Ltd
- Tata Projects Ltd
- Gammon India Ltd
- L&T Engineering & Construction Division (L&T ECC)
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Tata Projects Limited won the bid to construct the new parliament building at a cost of Rs 861.90 crore.
- Question of
The Original Copy of the Indian Constitution was signed by 284 members of the Constituent Assembly on
- January 24, 1950
- January 26, 1950
- November 26, 1949
- January 26, 1949
Correct Wrong
The original copy was signed by 284 members of the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950.
- Question of
The manuscript of Original Copy of the Indian Constitution consists of how many pages?
- 198
- 251
- 299
- 315
Correct Wrong
The original copy of the Constitution is 22 inches long and 16 inches wide. It is written on sheets of parchment and its manuscript consists of 251 pages.
- Question of
The original Constitution of India was handwritten by _______.
- Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
- Kailash Nath Katju
- Kanaiyalal Meneklal Munshi
- Prem Behari Narain Raizada
Correct Wrong
Prem Behari Narain Raizada (Saxena) is the man who hand wrote the original Constitution of India. Raizada over his desk in the Constitution Hall (now Constitution Club) for six months to handwrite 395 articles, 8 schedules, and a preamble in both English and Hindi. He used No.303 pens for English calligraphy and Hindoo dip-pen nib from Birmingham for Hindi calligraphy.
- Question of
Weight of Original Indian Constituion is
- 3.75 kilograms.
- 2.5 kilograms.
- 2.95 kilograms.
- 4.15 kilograms.
Correct Wrong
Its weight: 3.75 kilograms.
- Question of
Recently, Prime minister of India unveiled the new Parliament building. When was the old Parliament building built?
- Jan 18,1926
- Jan 18,1927
- Jan 18,1928
- Jan 18,1930
Correct Wrong
On 18 January 1927, Sir Bhupendra Nath Mitra, Member of the Governor-General’s Executive Council, in charge of the Department of Industries and Labour, invited Lord Irwin, then Viceroy of India to inaugurate the building.
- Question of
Who is the architect of the New Indian Parliament Building?
- Raj Reval
- Bimal Patel
- Anupama Kundoo
- BV Doshi
Correct Wrong
This architectural masterpiece was designed by Indian talent Bimal Patel.
- Question of
Which company designed the New Parliament Building?
- HCP Design and Management Pvt Ltd
- Tata Projects Ltd
- Larsen & Turbo
- Hindustan Construction Co Ltd
Correct Wrong
HCP Design and Management Pvt Ltd designed the New Parliament Building.
- Question of
The new Parliament building is spread across an area of _____.
- 84,500 sq metres
- 74,500 sq metres
- 64,500 sq metres
- 54,500 sq metres
Correct Wrong
The new Parliament building is spread across an area of 64,500 sq metres.
- Question of
Who presented Sengol to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru?
- Lord Mountbatten
- Mahatma Gandhi
- C Rajagopalachari
- None of the above
Correct Wrong
Lord Mountbatten presented Sengol to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
