Question

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?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Cripps promised: Indian assembly with provincial & princely picks plus an "opt-out" clause for provinces, sparking hope and debate on unity amidst concerns about potential division.

Both statements (c) both 1 and 2 are correct about the proposals of the Cripps Mission.

• Statement 1: The constituent assembly would indeed have members nominated by the provincial assemblies as well as the princely states. This was seen as a way to ensure representation from all parts of India.
• Statement 2: The "right to opt out" clause granted any province unwilling to accept the new constitution the right to negotiate a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. This was a controversial part of the proposals, as it raised concerns about potential fragmentation of India.

Therefore, both statements accurately reflect aspects of the Cripps Mission proposals.

Here's a quick breakdown of the other options:

• (a) 1 only: This is incorrect because statement 2 is also part of the proposals.
• (b) 2 only: This is incorrect because statement 1 is also part of the proposals.
• (d) neither 1 nor 2: This is incorrect because both statements are accurate.