- Statement a is correct: The Constituent Assembly, after completing its task of drafting the Constitution, acted as the Provisional Parliament of India from January 26, 1950, until the first general elections were held in 1951-52 and the new Parliament was formed. - Statement b is correct: Historical accounts mention that it was drizzling outside on January 24, 1950, the day the Constitution was being signed by the members of the Constituent Assembly. This weather event was indeed interpreted by many present as a good omen.
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect? a. The Constituent Assembly turned into Legislative Assembly which got transformed into Provisional Parliament of India. b. On the day the Constitution was being signed it was drizzling outside and it was interpreted as a sign of good omen.
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Transition from Constituent Assembly to Provisional Parliament)
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Answer: D. Neither a nor b
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