UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Indian Constitution Question Bank The Constitution of India An Introduction

Consider the following statements with regard to the Cripps proposals and choose the correct code:

1. The Constitution of India was to be framed by an elected Constituent Assembly of the Indian people.

2. The Constitution would grant India complete independence.

3. India would be a union on the one hand and comprise of provinces on the other

4. Any provinces not prepared to accept the Constitution would be free to retain its constitutional position as existing at that time.

Which statements are correct?

A) 1, 2, 3

B) 1, 2, 4

C) 1, 3, 4

D) 2, 3, 4

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

The proposal granted was that of dominion status rather than complete independence of India.