Question

Q2) Consider the following statements about Indian constitution-

1. Constitution is a body of fundamental principles made by the constituent assembly.
2. Members of the constituent assembly were directly elected by means of universal suffrage.
3. Constitution has distributed power in such a way as to make it difficult to subvert it.
4. The constituent assembly did not represent the Indian people since it was not elected by all citizens
Which of the above following statements is/are correct?

• A. a) 1,2 only.
  
• B. b) 1,3,4only.
  
• C. c) 1,2,4 only.
  
• D. d) 1,2,3,4 only.

Answer 1

The correct option is A a) 1,2 only.


Ans: A
Constituent assembly was not directly elected by the people.(partly elected partly nominated)

Even though, the constituent assembly was not elected by all citizens, it comprised representatives of all sections of the society including women. so,it was not proper to say that the constituent assembly did not represent the Indian people