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

Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
  1. C. Rajagopalachari
  2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. T.T. Krishnamachari
  4. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

Solution

Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, the oldest member, was elected the Provisional/Temporary President of the Constituent Assembly on 9 December 1946. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the permanent President on 11 December 1946.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2024

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