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

1. A. (a) C. Rajagopalachari
2. B. (b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
3. C. (c) T.T. Krishnamachari
4. D. (d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

Answer: D

Explanation

This is a direct factual question about the formation of the Indian Constituent Assembly. The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on December 9, 1946. Following the French practice, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, being the oldest member present, was elected as the temporary or provisional President of the Assembly. Later, on December 11, 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, and C. Rajagopalachari and T.T. Krishnamachari were other prominent members but not the provisional president. This is a fundamental piece of information regarding the making of the Indian Constitution, essential for the UPSC Polity and Modern History syllabus.