Q. Consider the following statements regarding composition of “Constituent Assembly”:
1.It was completely elected body.
2.Seats allocated to each British province were to be divided among the three principal communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.
- Seats allocated to each British province were to be divided among the three principal communities–Muslims, Sikhs and General (all except Muslims and Sikhs), in proportion to their population.
- The Constituent Assembly was to be a partly elected and partly nominated body.
- Moreover, the members were to be indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, who themselves were elected on a limited franchise.
Source: Laxmikanth
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