Constituent Assembly
Posted on : 25 Jan 2020
Views: 3169- The first Constituent Assembly for undivided India was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.
- The Indian Independence Act of 1947 made the Constituent Assembly a fully sovereign body, which could frame any Constitution it pleased. The act empowered the Assembly to abrogate or alter any law made by the British Parliament in relation to India.
- In addition to the making of the Constitution and enacting of ordinary laws, the Constituent Assembly performed the following functions:
- It ratified India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949.
- It adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947.
- It adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950.
- It adopted the national song on January 24, 1950.
- It elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950.
Article Related Questions
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Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly
1.The first Constituent Assembly of undivided India was formed under scheme formulated by the Cripps Mission.
2.The Constituent Assembly was made a fully sovereign body through the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
3.The Constituent Assembly adopted the national song and national anthem.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1.1 only
2.2 only
3.2 and 3 only
4.1, 2 and 3
Right Ans : 1 only
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