The Making of Independent India’s Constitution
Telangana Board · Class 10 · Social Studies
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What political change made Constitution-making necessary after British rule was ending?
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India needed a new Constitution because freedom from British rule was approaching and the people needed a system through which they could rule themselves and set long-term goals for the country.
What was the Constituent Assembly?
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The Constituent Assembly was the body that prepared and adopted the Constitution of India. It was formed in 1946 and worked as the main forum for framing the new nation’s political future.
When was the Constituent Assembly constituted, and how many members did it have?
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The Constituent Assembly was constituted in July 1946 with 296 members from all provinces.
How were members of the Constituent Assembly elected?
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The members were elected indirectly by the members of the provincial assemblies. It was not a direct election by all adults.
Why was the Constituent Assembly not fully representative of all Indians?
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Only about 10% of the population could vote in the provincial elections, so universal adult franchise was not used. Princely state representatives were also not elected; they were decided through cons…
How many seats did the Cabinet Mission allot to British India provinces and Princely States?
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The Cabinet Mission of 1946 allotted 292 seats to British India provinces and 93 seats to Princely States.
How many members from Scheduled Castes and how many women were in the Constituent Assembly?
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There were 26 members from Scheduled Castes and only fifteen women members in the Constituent Assembly.
What was the role of Congress in the Constituent Assembly?
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The Indian National Congress held 69% of all seats and was the single largest party. It described itself as intending to behave like the mirror of the nation.
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