Why is the legitimacy of the Constituent Assembly not considered weak despite its indirect election method?

Because it had broad representation, deliberation and consensus

Direct answer: A is correct. The Constituent Assembly was elected indirectly, but its legitimacy did not depend only on the method of election. Its members represented different provinces, communities, groups and political viewpoints. They discussed constitutional questions in detail, worked through committees, listened to different opinions and tried to reach agreement. This process made the Constitution a product of reasoned discussion rather than the decision of one ruler or a small closed group. India was also moving from colonial rule to self-government, so the Assembly’s connection with the freedom movement gave it additional public authority. Option A is correct because representation, open deliberation and consensus-building strengthened its acceptance. B is wrong because the Assembly was not made up only of British officials; it consisted mainly of Indian representatives. C is wrong because extensive debates took place. D is wrong because members were not hereditary rulers who inherited their seats. Memory cue: indirect election describes how members were chosen, while deliberation and representation explain why the Assembly was accepted as legitimate.

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