Under which plan was the Constituent Assembly of India constituted in November 1946?
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Correct answer: Cabinet Mission Plan
The Constituent Assembly was formulated according to the proposals of the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. It provided for a scheme where the total strength was 389, with seats allotted based on population.
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