Q. Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India?
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Dr. B.N. Rao
Explanation:
Dr. B.N. Rao (Benegal Narsing Rau) was appointed as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India.
- He played a crucial role in:
- Preparing the initial draft of the Indian Constitution.
- Advising the Assembly on constitutional matters and comparative constitutional law.
- His work laid the foundation upon which the Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, prepared the final draft.
Other Options:
- (A) M.C. Setalvad – He was the first Attorney General of India, not the constitutional adviser.
- (B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, not the adviser.
- (C) K.M. Munshi – He was a member of the Constituent Assembly and the Drafting Committee, but not the constitutional adviser.
Conclusion:
The Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly was Dr. B.N. Rao.
Hence, the correct answer is (D) Dr. B.N. Rao.
Explanation by: Admin
Dr. B.N. Rao (Benegal Narsing Rau) was appointed as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India.
- He played a crucial role in:
- Preparing the initial draft of the Indian Constitution.
- Advising the Assembly on constitutional matters and comparative constitutional law.
- His work laid the foundation upon which the Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, prepared the final draft.
Other Options:
- (A) M.C. Setalvad – He was the first Attorney General of India, not the constitutional adviser.
- (B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, not the adviser.
- (C) K.M. Munshi – He was a member of the Constituent Assembly and the Drafting Committee, but not the constitutional adviser.
Conclusion:
The Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly was Dr. B.N. Rao.
Hence, the correct answer is (D) Dr. B.N. Rao.