Polity
2024
Constitutional Bodies
Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
C.T.T. Krishnamachari
D.Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
A.C. Rajagopalachari
B.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Correct Answer: Option D
The Constituent Assembly first met on December 9, 1946.
Due to the Muslim League's boycott and demand for a separate Pakistan, only 211 members attended.
Following French practice, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, the oldest member, was elected as the temporary/provisional President.
Subsequently, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Assembly.
Therefore, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the Provisional President before Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
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