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Q106. With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements:

  1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States.
  2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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 2022 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Under the Cripps Mission (1942), the Constituent Assembly members from British provinces were to be elected via proportional representation by the lower houses of provincial legislatures, whereas representatives of Princely States were to be nominated by the rulers.

Statement 2 is correct: The proposal explicitly laid down a 'non-accession clause', allowing any province not willing to accept the new Constitution to retain its existing constitutional position or frame a separate constitution directly with Britain.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Elected legislative assemblies in provinces elect representatives via single transferable vote; autocratic princely states nominate them.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022 (Q106)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper I Question 106 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2022 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2022 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.

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