UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect — Constituent Assembly members would be elected by Provincial Assemblies (partly) and nominated by Princely States, not entirely nominated. Statement 2 is correct — provinces unwilling to join could sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding their future status.

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