Which of the following is true of the discussions held within the Constituent Assembly?

A- These discussions were not influenced by the opinions expressed by the public.
B- Discussions and arguments were reported in the newspapers.
C- Criticism and counter-criticism in the press shaped the nature of consensus.
D- Issues of 'cultural rights' and 'social justice' were not debated on the floor of the Assembly to maintain a friendly environment.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

B and C only

The correct answer is Option 2 - B and C only

Given statements:

A- These discussions were not influenced by the opinions expressed by the public. (Incorrect)
B- Discussions and arguments were reported in the newspapers. (correct)
C- Criticism and counter-criticism in the press shaped the nature of consensus. (correct)
D- Issues of 'cultural rights' and 'social justice' were not debated on the floor of the Assembly to maintain a friendly environment. (Incorrect)

Explanation:

The discussions within the Constituent Assembly were also influenced by the opinions expressed by the public. As the deliberations continued, the arguments were reported in newspapers, and the proposals were publicly debated. Criticisms and counter-criticisms in the press in turn shaped the nature of the consensus that was ultimately reached on specific issues. In order to create a sense of collective participation the public was also asked to send in their views on what needed to be done. Many of the linguistic minorities wanted the protection of their mother tongue, religious minorities asked for special safeguards, while dalits demanded an end to all caste oppression and reservation of seats in government bodies. Important issues of cultural rights and social justice raised in these public discussions were debated on the floor of the Assembly.