Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Constituent Assembly of India?

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

The idea of a constituent assembly was first proposed in 1934 by M.N. Roy. Hence the 3rd statement is incorrect. However, the actual constituent assembly was formed in 1946 on the basis of the cabinet mission plan.

• The British accepted this in the August Offer of 1940
• Under the Cabinet Mission plan of 1946, elections were held for the formation of the constituent assembly. Hence the 1st statement is correct.
• The members of this assembly were elected indirectly, i.e., by the members of the provincial assemblies by the method of a single transferable vote of proportional representation. Hence the 2nd statement is correct.