Prelims 2024

Q. Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?

(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) T.T. Krishnamachari
(d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Correct answer: (d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper

Explanation:

Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly

Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha served as the Provisional President (also called temporary chairman) of the Constituent Assembly of India when it first convened on December 9, 1946. He presided over the Assembly’s initial sessions until a permanent President could be elected.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on December 11, 1946, taking over from Dr. Sinha. Dr. Prasad continued in this role throughout the constitution-making process until the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950.

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