Question

The composition of the Constituent Assembly was:

• A. 389
• B. 385
• C. 388
• D. 379

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 389

The initial composition of the Constituent Assembly of India was 389 members.

These members were allocated as follows:

• 292 members from British Indian Provinces

• 93 members from Princely States

• 4 members from Chief Commissioners' Provinces (Delhi, Ajmer-Merwara, Coorg, and British Baluchistan)

After the partition of India, the membership was reduced to 299.