In which year did C Rajagopalachari voice the demand for a constituent assembly based on adult franchise?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer is (A) 1939

Explanation:
C. Rajagopalachari voiced the demand for a Constituent Assembly based on adult franchise in 1939. He emphasized that the Constitution of India should be framed by Indians themselves rather than imposed by the British. This demand was later reinforced by Jawaharlal Nehru, who, as Congress President in 1938, had also expressed similar views regarding self-governance and constitutional self-determination.

Information Booster:

• M. N. Roy first proposed the idea of a Constituent Assembly in 1934.
• The Indian National Congress formally adopted this demand in 1935.
• The British government initially rejected this demand but later agreed under the August Offer (1940).
• The Cripps Mission (1942) attempted to address the issue but failed due to Congress’s rejection.
• The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) finally led to the formation of the Constituent Assembly.
• The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on December 9, 1946.