UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 73
With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Provincial representatives to the Constituent Assembly were indirectly elected by members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies under the Cabinet Mission Plan.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Wrong: there was no direct nationwide popular election for these Assembly seats.
B: Incorrect - Wrong: Congress and Muslim League influenced selections but did not formally nominate all provincial members.
C: Correct - Correct: provincial legislators chose members by a proportional representation method.
D: Incorrect - Wrong: the British government did not simply select provincial members for expertise.