UPSC Polity Question
With reference to 'Constituent Assembly', consider the following statements: 1. The assembly was empowered to alter any law made by the British Parliament in relation to India. 2. The members of the Muslim League from the Indian Dominion never entered the Assembly. 3. Both H.C. Mukherjee and V.T. Krishnamachari were elected as the Vice-Presidents of the Assembly. 4. Dr Sachchidanand Sinha acted as the chairperson of the assembly whenever it met as the legislative body. How many of the above given statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 made the Assembly a sovereign body, with the power to alter or abrogate any British law concerning India. Statement 2 is incorrect: After the partition plan was accepted, members of the Muslim League from the areas that remained in India did enter the Assembly. Statement 3 is correct: The Assembly had two Vice-Presidents, H.C. Mukherjee and V.T. Krishnamachari. Statement 4 is incorrect: When the Assembly met as a legislative body, it was chaired by G.V. Mavlankar. Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired it when it met as a constituent body. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was the temporary President of the first meeting.