With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It recommended a federal government.
2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts.
3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The Cabinet Mission, which arrived in India in 1946, proposed a plan for the transfer of power and the future constitution of India.
2. Statement 1: The Mission Plan rejected the demand for Pakistan and proposed a three-tier structure consisting of Provinces, Provincial Groupings, and a Union Centre. The Centre was to deal with Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Communications, with Provinces having autonomy in other subjects. This structure essentially recommended a federal government with a weak centre. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
3. Statement 2: The Cabinet Mission Plan primarily focused on the constitutional structure and the formation of an interim government. It did not include specific proposals to enlarge the powers of the Indian courts. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
4. Statement 3: Issues related to the composition of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) were not a direct part of the Cabinet Mission's core recommendations on the constitutional framework. While the trend was towards increasing Indian representation, the Mission plan did not specifically provide for more Indians in the ICS. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
5. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.
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