The correct option is 2 only.
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. The plan laid down specific rules regarding the allocation of seats and the method of election/selection for members.
Statement-wise Analysis:
- Statement 1 is Incorrect. The seats were allotted to the British Indian Provinces and the Princely States roughly in proportion to their respective populations. The ratio was approximately one seat for every million (10 lakh) population, not 1:100.
- Statement 2 is Correct. The seats allocated to each British Province were divided among three principal communities in proportion to their population: Muslims, Sikhs, and General (all except Muslims and Sikhs).
- Statement 3 is Incorrect. The representatives of the Princely States were to be nominated by the heads of the Princely States. They were not directly elected by the people. Thus, the Constituent Assembly was a partly elected and partly nominated body.
Key Takeaway:
The Constituent Assembly was formed based on the Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) with a seat allocation ratio of 1:1 million. It comprised representatives elected by provincial assemblies (indirect election) and members nominated by Princely States.