The election of the Constituent Assembly of India was held in

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) July 1946.
· The election for the Constituent Assembly of India was held in July 1946. This body was responsible for drafting the Constitution of India. The elections were indirectly held, where the members were elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946.
· The Constituent Assembly consisted of representatives from various provinces and princely states. The members were tasked with the monumental responsibility of framing a constitution that would govern independent India.
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· Cabinet Mission Plan (1946):
· The British government sent the Cabinet Mission to India in March 1946 to discuss the transfer of power and ensure a smooth transition. It proposed the creation of a Constituent Assembly.
· Constituent Assembly Members:
· Initially, the assembly had 389 members, but after the partition of India, the number was reduced to 299.
· First Meeting:
· The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held on 9th December 1946.
· Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly.