⚖️ Polity & GovernanceUPSC 2024Salient Features of RPA

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

aC. Rajagopalachari
bDr. B.R. Ambedkar
cT.T. Krishnamachari
dDr. Sachchidananda Sinha
✓ Correct answer: d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
ExplanationThe 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.2

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