Q. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
Ans: (c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.
The members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces in Indian history were elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies. The Provincial Legislative Assemblies were responsible for conducting elections to select representatives who would then serve in the Constituent Assembly.
The elections to the Provincial Legislative Assemblies were held in 1946 under the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935. The Indian National Congress and the Muslim League were the major political parties at that time, and their performance in these elections influenced the composition of the Constituent Assembly.
The elected members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies were given the responsibility to elect their representatives to the Constituent Assembly. These representatives then participated in the drafting and framing of the Indian Constitution.
Therefore, option (c) accurately describes the process by which members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were chosen.