How were the representatives of the Princely States to the Constituent Assembly chosen?
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Correct answer: Nominated by the heads of the Princely States
While representatives of British Provinces were indirectly elected by provincial assemblies, the representatives of the Princely States were nominated by their respective rulers. This made the Assembly a partly elected and partly nominated body.
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