Q. With reference to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, consider the following statements:
1.It empowered the Constituent Assemblies of India and Pakistan to repeal any law passed by the British Parliament, including the Indian Independence Act itself.
2.It provided that India and Pakistan would remain dominions under the British Crown until they framed their own constitutions.
3.It continued the office of the Secretary of State for India to oversee the transition process and maintain coordination with the British Crown.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Act granted full legislative authority to the Constituent Assemblies of both India and Pakistan, including the power to repeal any act of the British Parliament, even the Indian Independence Act itself.
- India and Pakistan were to function as independent dominions under the British Commonwealth until they drafted their own constitutions. However, they were no longer under British control.
- The Act abolished the office of the Secretary of State for India, and his responsibilities were transferred to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
