UPSC Prelims 2024·GS1·polity-and-governance·constitution

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

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  1. AC. Rajagopalachari
  2. BDr. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. CT.T. Krishnamachari
  4. DDr. Sachchidananda SinhaCorrect

Explanation

The correct answer is **Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha**. Following the French practice, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, being the oldest member, was elected as the interim (provisional) President of the Constituent Assembly on December 9, 1946, for its first sitting. Two days later, on December 11, 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly. * **C. Rajagopalachari:** First and last Indian Governor-General. * **Dr. B.R. Ambedkar:** Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution. * **T.T. Krishnamachari:** A member of the Drafting Committee. Therefore, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the Provisional President.
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