Multiple choice

Assertion (A) : The Constituent Assembly of 1946 was not elected on the basis of universal adult franchise. Reason (R) : Gandhiji had desired that the best talent available in the country must be involved in task of making the Constitution.

  1. Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true and 'R' is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true but 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'

  3. 'A' is true but 'R' is false

  4. 'A' is false but 'R' is true
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Assertion A is true: The Constituent Assembly of 1946 was indeed not elected through universal adult franchise. Members were elected by the provincial assemblies, which themselves were elected on a limited franchise based on property, tax, and education qualifications. Reason R is also true but is not the correct explanation for A. The real reason for not using universal adult franchise was the practical difficulties of conducting elections on that scale during the transitional period, communal representation considerations, and the need to ensure representation of all communities - not Gandhiji's desire for best talent.

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