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Question

How were the members of the Indian Constituent Assembly elected?

The correct answer is
Indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies

The question asks about the election process for the members of the Indian Constituent Assembly. Let's break down the options and understand why the correct answer is Indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.

  1. Directly by the people of India: This option suggests that the Constituent Assembly members were elected by a direct vote of the Indian populace. However, during the time of the Constituent Assembly elections, direct elections were not conducted for its members.
  2. Indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies: This is the correct answer. The members of the Indian Constituent Assembly were elected indirectly by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies. This method was part of the plan outlined by the Cabinet Mission in 1946, which structured the assembly's formation.
  3. Nominated by the Governor-General: This option is incorrect since the members were not directly nominated by the Governor-General. Although, a few members were nominated to represent princely states based on agreements, this was not the method for general assembly member election.
  4. Indirectly by the Provincial Committees of the Congress: This is also incorrect. While the Indian National Congress was significantly involved, the election process was formalized through provincial legislative bodies rather than internal committees of any political party.

Therefore, the correct and historically accurate answer is that the members of the Indian Constituent Assembly were elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies. This method ensured representation from various provinces and princely states, laying a diverse foundation for drafting the Constitution of India.

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Important Questions from Making of The Constitution

  1. Which of the following is correctly matched with their leadership role in the Constituent Assembly (During the making of the Indian constitution)?
  2. Who headed the Credentials Committee in the Constituent Assembly?
  3. Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
  4. Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
     

    List - I
    (Committees of Constituent Assembly)
    List - II
    (Chairman of Committees)
    A. Union Constitution Committee1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    B. Rules of Procedure Committee2. J. B. Kripalani
    C. Drafting Committee3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
    D. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee4. Jawaharlal Nehru


    Code:
    A B C D

  5. Identify the incorrect pair/s of the various Committees constituted under the Indian Constituent Assembly and its Chairmans.
    A. Steering Committee - Rajendra Prasad
    B. Advisory Committee - Vallabhbhai Patel
    C. Central Rights Committee - J. B. Kripalani
    D. Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee - Jawaharlal Nehru

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