Multiple choice

Which occupation was represented the most in the provisional parliament?

  1. Agriculturalists

  2. Businessmen

  3. Teachers/Academicians

  4. Lawyers

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The provisional parliament had disproportionately high representation from lawyers - over 35% of members were from legal profession. This reflected the elite, educated class participating in independence movement and early governance.