1. What was the basis for constituting the Constituent Assembly of India?
Ans. Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
2. The members of the Constituent Assembly who drafted the Constitution of India were -
Ans. Elected by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces
3. Which of the following statements are NOT correct regarding the Constituent Assembly? 1. It was not based on adult franchise 2. It was the result of direct election 3. It was a multi-party body 4. It worked through several committees
Ans. 1 and 2
4. Why did the Muslim League boycott the Constituent Assembly?
Ans. The Muslim League wanted a separate Constituent Assembly for Muslims
5. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the Constituent Assembly?
Ans. The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by provincial assemblies in the year 1946
6. The Indian Constituent Assembly was -
Ans. Elected indirectly by provincial legislative assemblies through proportional representation
7. In 1936, at which session did the Indian National Congress formally put forward the demand for the constitution of a Constituent Assembly?
Ans. Lucknow
8. According to the Cabinet Mission Plan, how many total members were to be in the Constituent Assembly?
Ans. 389
9. By whom was the Indian Constitution adopted?
Ans. By the Constituent Assembly
10. Who was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?
Ans. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
