History & Civics
How was the Constitution-making body to be constituted according to the Cripps Proposals of 1942?
Answer
The Cripps' Mission proposed that a Constituent Assembly would be set up. It would consist of the members elected by the Lower House of the Indian Legislature and the representatives of the Princely States nominated by their rulers. It would be set up to draft a new Constitution.
Related Questions
Why was the August Offer rejected by the Congress as well as the Muslim League?
The British Government sent a mission headed by Sir Stafford Cripps to India in March 1942. In this context, answer the following:
(a) Why was the mission sent to India?
(b) Mention any three proposals of the Cripps' Mission.
(c) Why were these proposals rejected by both the Congress and the Muslim League?
Why was the Cripps Mission sent to India?
Why did the people of the Princely States oppose the Cripps' mission? What kind of status was promised to India after the War by Sir Stafford Cripps?