Why did the work of the Constituent Assembly remain important despite not having perfectly equal representation?

It made the Constitution through detailed debates and a broad national vision

Correct answer: A. A fair evaluation should recognise both a limitation and a contribution. The Constituent Assembly was not formed through universal adult franchise, so its representation was not perfectly equal by later democratic standards. Yet its members debated major questions at length, considered the needs of different regions and communities, and worked toward a constitutional framework for the whole country. Its decisions were not simply the private plan of one group. Option A is correct because it balances the criticism about representation with the Assembly’s broad national work. Option B is wrong because citizens’ rights and social concerns were discussed. Option C is wrong because the Constitution was intended for all citizens. Option D is wrong because the Constitution was adopted and came into force. Memory cue: a historical institution can have limitations and still make a lasting contribution.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Constitutional Design. Topic: Making of the Indian Constitution (Constituent Assembly).