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Which of the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly are correct?
1. It was not based on adult franchise
2. It resulted from direct election
3. It was a multi-party body
4. It worked through several committees
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The correct answer is
1 and 4 only

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.

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Important Questions from Making of The Constitution

  1. Arrange the following events performed by the Constituent Assembly in the correct sequence (earliest to latest) 
    1. Ambedkar's first speech in the Constituent Assembly. 
    2. Adopted national flag by Constituent Assembly 
    3. Approved Commonwealth membership of India 
    4. Nehru's Objective Resolution 
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  2. Consider the following pairs:

    Committee of the Constituent AssemblyChairperson
    1. Language CommitteeJawaharlal Nehru
    2. Union Power CommitteeMoturi Satyanarayana
    3. Minority CommitteeH. C. Mookharjee
    4. Fundamental Rights Sub-committeeJ. B. Kriplani
    5. Advisory Committee on Fundamental RightsVallabhbhai Patel

    How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

  3. Who was the President of the Consti-tuent Assembly?
  4. Which of the following statements about the Constitution of India is/are correct?
    1. The 'Objectives Resolution' was moved by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
    2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee in his capacity as the Law Minister.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  5. Which one of the following statements about the Constitution of India is correct?
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