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Q185. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were:

With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2013 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (C) — elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies

Concept & Option Breakdown

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According to the Cabinet Mission Plan (1946), the members of the Constituent Assembly from the British provinces were indirectly elected by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies using the method of proportional representation with a single transferable vote.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Direct elections across colonial India in 1946 were administratively unfeasible and not provided under the colonial framework. A democratic assembly could not consist solely of nominated party delegates or government experts. Thus, indirect election via provincial assemblies is the logical outcome.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 (Q185)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2013 Q185

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2013 GS Paper I Question 185 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2013 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (C): "elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2013 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?

Direct elections across colonial India in 1946 were administratively unfeasible and not provided under the colonial framework. A democratic assembly could not consist solely of nominated party delegates or government experts. Thus, indirect election via provincial assemblies is the logical outcome.

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