Constituent Assembly Member Selection
Question
With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
Options
directly elected by the people of those Provinces
nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
Explanation
The members of the Constituent Assembly from the provinces were elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies, not directly by people. This was an indirect method of selection. The Constituent Assembly was formed following the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. Option (a) is incorrect because it was indirect, not direct election. Option (b) is incorrect—while major parties nominated candidates, the actual selection was through assembly votes. Option (d) is incorrect—it was not a selective process based on expertise. > Constituent Assembly = formed via Provincial Assemblies; indirect democratic process. Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2013
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q9
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Modern India - Constitution and Independence
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History Ch.15 - India's Path to Independence
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