Q1. Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly convened its inaugural meeting on December 9, 1946. In accordance with French tradition, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, the eldest member, was chosen as the interim President of the Assembly. Subsequently, Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected as the Assembly’s President.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2024
(d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
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