What was the total strength of the Constituent Assembly as per the Cabinet Mission Plan?
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Correct answer: 389
The total strength was to be 389, with 296 seats allotted to British India and 93 seats to the Princely States. Following partition, this number was reduced as members from Pakistan areas withdrew.
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