UPSC Polity Question
With reference to the composition of India's Constituent Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. It was constituted on the basis of recommendations of the Cabinet Mission. 2. Members from the Princely States were drawn through nomination. 3. Seats were reserved for various minorities but there was no separate electorate. How many of the above given statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Constituent Assembly was formed in November 1946 based on the scheme of the Cabinet Mission Plan. Statement 2 is correct: The Assembly was partly elected (from British Provinces) and partly nominated (by the heads of Princely States). Statement 3 is incorrect: While seats were allocated to communities (Muslims, Sikhs, General), the representatives were elected by the members of that community only, which is a form of separate electorate.