Making the Constitution

Indian Polity - Chapter 2

The idea of Indian Constitution was first given by

M. N. Roy in 1934

When did INC officially demand an Indian constitution?

According to Nehru, how must the Indian Constitution be drafted?

in 1938, Nehru, on behalf of the INC declared that “the Constitution for free India must be framed without outside interference, by a constituent assembly, elected on the bais of Adult Franchise.

What is the August Offer?

In 1939, INC passed a resolution endorsing the idea of a constitution for Free India. The British Government accepted this proposal in 1940 known as the August Offer.

What is the Cripps Proposal?

In 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps, Member of the Cabinet, drafted a proposal to provide India with greater self-governance and constitutional reforms in exchange for support during World War II.

Who rejected the Cripps Proposal and why?

The Muslim League, rejected the Cripps Proposal, as they wanted to divide India into 2 autonomous states with 2 separate Constituent Assemblies.

When was the Cabinet Mission Plan published?

Who were the members of the Cabinet Mission?

The Cabinet Mission consisted of three British ministers: Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander, who arrived on March 24, 1946

What is the Cabinet Mission of 1946?

It was a proposal by the British government aimed at transferring power to India and establishing a framework for Indian self-governance through a Constituent Assembly.