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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CHSL - 13th October 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

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When was the first Constituent Assembly election held in India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1946.

  • The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. It was elected by the 'Provincial Assembly'.
  • Under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946, elections were held for the first time for the Constituent Assembly. The Constitution of India was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, and it was implemented under the Cabinet Mission Plan on 16 May 1946.