UPSC PRELIMS · HISTORY · CRIPPS MISSION 1942

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?

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EXPLANATION

The Cripps proposals allowed provinces unwilling to join the future union to opt out; the statement on nomination by provincial assemblies is not accurate because provincial representatives were to be elected.

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