MPPSC (MP PCS) 2012 · Question 11 of 97

Which among the following is an INCORRECT statement about the Constituent Assembly?

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AIt worked with the help of a large number of committees, the most important among them being the drafting committee
BMinorities communities were adequately represented in the assembly
CIt was elected on the basis of universal adult franchiseCorrect
DIts electoral process was on the basis of the Act of 1935 which allowed a restricted franchise based on tax, property and education qualification

Answer: C. It was elected on the basis of universal adult franchise

Explanation

The Constituent Assembly was not elected by universal adult franchise; it was elected by the provincial assemblies under the restricted franchise of the Government of India Act 1935.

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