HISTORY
MODERN INDIA
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90
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93
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103
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100
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Detailed explanation-1: -The total membership of the Constituent Assembly was 389 of which 292 were representatives of the provinces, 93 represented the princely states and four were from the chief commissioner provinces of Delhi, Ajmer-Merwara, Coorg and British Baluchistan.
Detailed explanation-2: -Princely States will retain all subjects and powers (non central government’s powers) other than those ceded to the Union.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Cabinet mission recommended the formation of a Constituent Assembly. It was to be formed on democratic principles based on population. Its strength was decided to be 389 (of undivided India).
Detailed explanation-4: -The Cabinet Mission to India was consisted of the Secretary of state Pethick Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander. It proposed to set up a Constituent Assembly.
Detailed explanation-5: -The constituent assembly was elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial legislative assembly, which existed under the British Raj. It first met on December 9, 1946, in Delhi.