Who was the temporary Chairman of the Constituent Assembly? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the temporary Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sachchidananda Sinha
C. B. R. Ambedkar
D. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was elected as the temporary Chairman of the Constituent Assembly on 9 December 1946. Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the permanent Chairman later.

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Question #1
The 'Vernacular Press Act' of 1878 was called the 'Gagging Act' because it?
A. Prohibited reporting of government proceedings
B. Made English mandatory for all publications
C. Subjected vernacular press to severe restrictions and penalties
D. Banned vernacular newspapers completely

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Lord Lytton's Vernacular Press Act of 1878 required vernacular newspapers to submit proofs to the government before publication and prohibited seditious writings, effectively gagging the Indian language press.

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The 'Jatin Das' fasted unto death in 1929 in Lahore jail demanding?
A. Release of Bhagat Singh
B. Better conditions for political prisoners
C. Repeal of Rowlatt Act
D. Independence

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Jatin Das died on 13 September 1929 after a 63-day hunger strike for political prisoner rights.

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The 'Madras Native Association' petitioned for which of the following?
A. Better treatment of Indian indentured labor
B. Introduction of Indian judges
C. A voice in legislation
D. Abolition of the Company's monopoly

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Madras Native Association (1852) petitioned the British Parliament to give Indians a voice in the legislative process and to reform the administration.

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