Question

Which among the following were in the proposals of Cripps mission ?

1.A Constituent Assembly would be formed to frame a new constitution for the country. This Assembly would have members elected by the provincial assemblies and also nominated by the princes.

2.The transfer of power and the rights of minorities would be safeguarded by negotiations between the Constituent Assembly and the British government

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both 1 and 2

Proposals of Cripps Mission includes: 1.Setting up of an Indian dominion. This dominion would have the freedom to remain with the British Commonwealth or to secede from it. It would also be at liberty to take part in international organisations. 2.A Constituent Assembly would be formed to frame a new constitution for the country. This Assembly would have members elected by the provincial assemblies and also nominated by the princes. 3.Any province unwilling to join the Indian dominion could form a separate union and have a separate constitution. 4.The transfer of power and the rights of minorities would be safeguarded by negotiations between the Constituent Assembly and the British government. 5.In the meantime, until this new constitution came into force, India’s defence would be controlled by the British and the powers of the Governor-General would remain unaltered.