GS PrelimsPolityConstituent Assembly2002

The members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were

A

nominated by the British Parliament

B

nominated by the Governor General

C

elected by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces

D

elected by the Indian National Congress and Muslim League

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The Constitution of India was drafted by the Constituent Assembly. 2. The members of the Constituent Assembly were not directly elected by the people based on universal adult suffrage. 3. They were elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies (lower houses) that had been established in various provinces of British India in 1946. 4. The election was based on a proportional representation system with a single transferable vote. 5. Options A and B are incorrect as they were not nominated by the British Parliament or the Governor General (though some members represented princely states and might have been nominated by rulers). 6. Option D is incorrect as the election was by provincial assemblies, not directly by political parties like the Indian National Congress and Muslim League, although these parties nominated candidates who were then elected by the assembly members.

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