Q. With reference to the Constituent Assembly of India after the enactment of the Indian Independence Act of 1947, consider the following statements:
1.It was empowered to repeal or amend any law enacted by the British Parliament concerning India.
2.It became a legislative body along with the constituent body following the enactment of the Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Quarterly-SFG-Jan-to-March
Red Book

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 brought three key changes to the Constituent Assembly:

  1. It made the Assembly fully sovereign, allowing it to frame any Constitution and alter or abrogate British laws related to India.
  2. The Assembly became a legislative body, responsible for both framing the Constitution and enacting laws. This continued until November 26, 1949, when the Constitution was completed.
  3. Muslim League members from areas that became Pakistan withdrew, reducing the Assembly’s strength from 389 to 299, with representation from Indian provinces dropping from 296 to 229 and princely states from 93 to 70.

Source: Laxmikant

Discover more from Free UPSC IAS Preparation Syllabus and Materials For Aspirants

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Blog
Academy
Community