Consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly of India was formed under the scheme formulated by the Cripps Mission. 2. The Constituent assembly generally followed the policy of consensus and accommodation with respect to drafting of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer:

B. 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constituent Assembly was formed in November 1946 based on the scheme proposed by the Cabinet Mission Plan, not the Cripps Mission. Statement 2 is correct: The drafting of the Constitution was largely marked by a process of consensus-building and accommodation among the members of the Constituent Assembly.