11 Questions
Why did the critics argue that the Constituent Assembly was not a representative body?
Its members were indirectly elected by the people of India.
What reason did the critics provide for arguing that the Constituent Assembly was not a sovereign body?
It was created by proposals of the British Government.
Why did Naziruddin Ahmed refer to the Drafting Committee as a 'Drifting Committee'?
Because they lacked direction and took a long time to complete their work.
According to Granville Austin, what was the dominant party in the Constituent Assembly?
Congress Party
What profession did the critics claim dominated the membership of the Constituent Assembly?
Lawyers and politicians
Who first proposed the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India in 1934?
M.N. Roy
When did the Indian National Congress (INC) officially demand a Constituent Assembly for the first time?
1935
Who declared in 1938 that 'the Constitution of free India must be framed by a Constituent Assembly elected on the basis of adult franchise'?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Which British Member of the Cabinet came to India in 1942 with a draft proposal on the framing of an independent Constitution?
Sir Stafford Cripps
Which political party rejected the Cripps Proposals and wanted India to be divided into two autonomous states?
Muslim League
'August Offer' of 1940 was related to the acceptance of which demand by the British Government?
'Constituent Assembly' demand
Explore the various criticisms faced by the Constituent Assembly of India, including challenges regarding its representation and sovereignty. Learn about the arguments put forth by critics against the Assembly's legitimacy and authority.
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