Question

    Consider the following statements about Constituent

    Assembly: 1. The idea of a Constituent Assembly was first put forward in the Nehru Report. 2. The Constituent Assembly was formulated under the scheme of Cabinet Mission Plan. 3. The Constituent Assembly was elected on the basis of adult franchise. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
    A 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ● Statement 1 is incorrect: The idea of a Constituent Assembly for India was first put forward by M. N. Roy in 1934. ● Statement 2 is correct: The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. ● Statement 3 is incorrect: The Constituent Assembly was a partly elected and partly nominated body. The members were to be indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies.

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