Q. Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the constitution assembly of India?
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Correct Answer: (A)
Sachidanand Sinha
Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly of India held its inaugural meeting on 9th December 1946. Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, being the senior-most member, was appointed as the temporary (provisional) president of the assembly.
Later, on 11th December 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent president of the Constituent Assembly.
Explanation by: Official MCQ Buddy
The Constituent Assembly of India held its inaugural meeting on 9th December 1946. Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, being the senior-most member, was appointed as the temporary (provisional) president of the assembly.
Later, on 11th December 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent president of the Constituent Assembly.