State whether the following inferences about the making of the Indian Constitution are Correct or Incorrect. Give reasons to support your answer.
The Constituent Assembly did not represent the Indian people since it was not elected by all citizens.
INCORRECT - The Constituent Assembly did represent the Indian people. The context mentions the "democratic commitment of this Assembly" and that issues were "discussed with great sophistication." The Assembly showed its representative nature through thorough deliberation on fundamental matters.
Constitution making did not involve any major decision since there was a general consensus among the leaders at that time about its basic framework.
INCORRECT - Constitution making involved major decisions. The context states there were "legitimate differences of principle" and "the differences were many." Issues like centralized vs. decentralized government, center-state relations, powers of judiciary, and property rights were "discussed with great sophistication." This shows there was no general consensus on all matters.
There was little originality in the Constitution, for much of it was borrowed from other countries.
INCORRECT - The Constitution showed originality. The context states that "almost every issue that lies at the foundation of a modern state was discussed with great sophistication." The Assembly deliberated on various principles, indicating thoughtful crafting rather than mere borrowing.
Explanation
This question tests understanding of the Constitution-making process. For (a), the Assembly's democratic commitment shows representation. For (b), the explicit mention of differences and sophisticated discussions contradicts the consensus claim. For (c), sophisticated deliberation on fundamental issues indicates originality.