Question

The Constituent Assembly that finally framed India's Constitution was set up _________.

• A. under the Indian Independence Act
• B. under the Government of India Act, 1935
• C. under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
• D. by the Queen's Proclamation

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946

Under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946, a Constituent Assembly was to be formed of the representatives of the Provincial Assemblies and the Princely states. Each province had to be allotted a total number of seats in proportion to its population. The Constituent Assembly had to comprise 293 Members from the British Provinces and 93 members from the Princely states.