UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Independence Act of 1947: 1. The Act made the Constituent Assembly of India a fully sovereign body. 2. It made the Constituent Assembly the first Parliament of free India. 3. The office of the Governor-General of India was abolished by the Act. How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Act granted the Constituent Assembly full sovereign power to frame any constitution. Statement 2 is correct: The Assembly also acted as a legislative body, becoming the first Parliament of free India. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Act abolished the office of the Viceroy but provided for a Governor-General for each dominion.