GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When did the Constitution of Australia come into force?
A
1901
B
1906
C
1911
D
1917
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Australian Constitution sets the rules for running the country. It took effect on January 1, 1901.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Australian Constitution is the set of rules by which Australia is run. It came into effect on 1 January 1901.

Detailed explanation-3: -Australia’s 6 British colonies became one nation on 1 January 1901. The Constitution is one of the Commonwealth of Australia’s founding documents. After many years of debate and drafting, it was passed by the British Parliament, and given royal assent (approval by the Queen), in July 1900.

Detailed explanation-4: -Before 1900, there was no actual country called Australia, only the six colonies – New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia. While these colonies were on the same continent, they were governed like six rival countries and there was little communication between them.

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