Q. Consider the following statements: 

1. The constituent assembly was elected on a popular basis. 
2. The constitution of India was referred to People of India through a referendum

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: Both are incorrect
Notes: The correct answer is "Both are incorrect." 1. The Constituent Assembly of India was not elected on a popular basis. it was formed through indirect elections by the provincial assemblies in 1946. 2. The Constitution of India was not referred to the people through a referendum. it was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950, without a public vote. Trivia: India is the world's largest democracy, and its Constitution is the longest written constitution of any country.