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Partition & Independence
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Q142. Which one of the following statements is correct?

Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2004 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946

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Option (a) is correct: The Constituent Assembly of India was indirectly elected by members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies in July–August 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan.

Option (b) is incorrect: M.A. Jinnah was never a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

Option (c) is incorrect: The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held on December 9, 1946.

Option (d) is incorrect: The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into force on January 26, 1950.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q142)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q142

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 142 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (A): "The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2004 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Partition & Independence UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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