Which of the following are the valid criticisms of constituent assembly of India? 1. Members are not directly elected by people 2. Nonfunctional as a legislative body 3. Lack of representation to legal professionals 4. Dominated by single political party Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer:

B. 1 and 4 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is a valid criticism: The members were indirectly elected by provincial assemblies, not directly by the people based on universal adult franchise. Statement 2 is not a valid criticism: The Assembly also functioned as the first parliament (Dominion Legislature) and enacted ordinary laws. Statement 3 is not a valid criticism: The Assembly was, in fact, criticized for being dominated by lawyers and politicians. Statement 4 is a valid criticism: The Assembly was dominated by the Indian National Congress, which held a large majority of the seats.