{"id":25093,"date":"2024-02-03T05:25:15","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T05:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=25093"},"modified":"2024-02-16T05:17:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T05:17:09","slug":"it-would-have-been-difficult-for-the-constituent-assembly-to-complete-its-historic-task-of-drafting-the-constitution-for-independent-india-in-just-three-years-but-its-experience-gained-with-the-gover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/it-would-have-been-difficult-for-the-constituent-assembly-to-complete-its-historic-task-of-drafting-the-constitution-for-independent-india-in-just-three-years-but-its-experience-gained-with-the-gover\/","title":{"rendered":"It would have been difficult for the Constituent Assembly to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India in just three years, but its experience gained with the Government of India Act, 1935. Discuss. (12.5 marks, 200 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Constituent Assembly of India faced an arduous and historic challenge in drafting the Constitution for Independent India within a mere three years. However, this formidable task was made more manageable due to the invaluable experience gained through the Government of India Act, of 1935. The Government of India Act, of 1935, served as a crucial precursor, laying the groundwork for the constitutional framework and administrative machinery that would later shape the nation. The assembly benefited from the insights and lessons garnered during the implementation of this act, which provided a blueprint for governance and administration. The Act introduced several constitutional principles and administrative structures that proved instrumental in the subsequent drafting process. The experience gained in navigating the complexities of governance under the 1935 Act empowered the members of the Constituent Assembly with a nuanced understanding of India&#8217;s diverse socio-political landscape. This prior knowledge not only expedited the drafting process but also informed the assembly&#8217;s decisions, ensuring a more informed and contextualized approach to the creation of the Constitution. In essence, the Constituent Assembly&#8217;s journey was enriched by the preceding experience with the Government of India Act, of 1935, facilitating the timely and effective completion of its historic task of crafting the foundational document for the newly independent nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>The Freedom Struggle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d53110119a3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d53110119a3\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/it-would-have-been-difficult-for-the-constituent-assembly-to-complete-its-historic-task-of-drafting-the-constitution-for-independent-india-in-just-three-years-but-its-experience-gained-with-the-gover\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/it-would-have-been-difficult-for-the-constituent-assembly-to-complete-its-historic-task-of-drafting-the-constitution-for-independent-india-in-just-three-years-but-its-experience-gained-with-the-gover\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/it-would-have-been-difficult-for-the-constituent-assembly-to-complete-its-historic-task-of-drafting-the-constitution-for-independent-india-in-just-three-years-but-its-experience-gained-with-the-gover\/#Some_features_of_the_Government_of_India_Act_1935_that_was_adopted_in_the_Constitution\" title=\"Some features of the Government of India Act 1935 that was adopted in the Constitution:&nbsp;\">Some features of the Government of India Act 1935 that was adopted in the Constitution:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/it-would-have-been-difficult-for-the-constituent-assembly-to-complete-its-historic-task-of-drafting-the-constitution-for-independent-india-in-just-three-years-but-its-experience-gained-with-the-gover\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/it-would-have-been-difficult-for-the-constituent-assembly-to-complete-its-historic-task-of-drafting-the-constitution-for-independent-india-in-just-three-years-but-its-experience-gained-with-the-gover\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The introduction starts with a meeting of the Constituent Assembly.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>In the Body, discuss features of the Indian Constitution taken from GOI 1935 &amp; other sources.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Conclude the answer with a suitable conclusion balancing GOI 1935 &amp; other sources.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Constituent Assembly took almost three years to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India. During this period, it held eleven sessions covering a total of 165 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Constitution was a by-product of the legacy started by the Government of India Act 1935. This was the longest act passed by the British government with 321 sections and 10 schedules. This act had drawn its content from four sources \u2013 The report of the Simon Commission, discussions and deliberations at the Third Round Table Conference, the White Paper of 1933, and the reports of the Joint Select Committees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_features_of_the_Government_of_India_Act_1935_that_was_adopted_in_the_Constitution\"><\/span><strong>Some features of the Government of India Act 1935 that was adopted in the Constitution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Features of Federal Legislature and Provincial autonomy were taken from the Government of India Act, of 1935. The 1935 Act divided powers between the Centre and the Province which was better for the administration at ground level as well.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Another feature that had been taken was provincial autonomy. This autonomy worked better for regulating the states or provinces without the interference of external authorities. Also, the states or the provinces knew their people\u2019s condition better than any other external authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>A Federal Court that was established in 1937 through the Government of India Act, 1935 was considered as the Supreme Court by independent India.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Constitution of India also borrowed the feature that every state should have a Governor who would be elected by the Central Government.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Public Service Commission that we see in Article 315 of the Indian Constitution had also been taken from the Government of India Act, 1935&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of India Act 1935 gave a solid foundation to work upon. It gave both the basic structural framework of the federal system and also administrative detail and eased the work of the constituent assembly to a greater extent. However the Govt of India Act was created to manage the affairs of a colony upon vested commercial interests of Great Britain. 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