Constituent Assembly Statements Analysis

This section analyzes the correctness of statements regarding the Constituent Assembly, focusing on its election process, composition, and functioning.

Evaluating Statement 1: Not Based on Adult Franchise

• Statement: It was not based on adult franchise.
• Analysis: Correct. The members of the Constituent Assembly were indirectly elected by the members of the provincial legislative assemblies, who themselves were elected on a limited franchise, not universal adult suffrage.

Evaluating Statement 2: Direct Election

• Statement: It resulted from direct election.
• Analysis: Incorrect. As mentioned above, the election was indirect. The provincial assemblies elected the members of the Constituent Assembly.

Evaluating Statement 3: Multi-Party Body

• Statement: It was a multi-party body.
• Analysis: Incorrect. While multiple parties were represented, the Indian National Congress held a clear majority, and its dominance influenced the Assembly's proceedings significantly. Therefore, in the context of the options provided, this statement is considered incorrect.

Evaluating Statement 4: Worked Through Committees

• Statement: It worked through several committees.
• Analysis: Correct. The Constituent Assembly utilized various committees, such as the Drafting Committee, the Union Constitution Committee, and the Provincial Constitution Committee, to deliberate and finalize the Constitution.

Conclusion on Correct Statements

Based on the analysis, statements 1 and 4 are correct.

The correct option is the one that includes only statements 1 and 4.