On ________, the Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution for India.

Correct option is A

Correct Option: A.

On 29 August 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The primary objective of this committee was to prepare the Draft Constitution of independent India.

1. Date of Formation:

   • 29 August 1947

2. Chairman of Drafting Committee:

   • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who later became known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

3. Total Members:

   • The Drafting Committee initially had 7 members, including:

     • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman)

     • Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar

     • N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar

     • K.M. Munshi

     • B.L. Mitter (replaced later)

     • Mohammad Saadullah

     • D.P. Khaitan (replaced after his death)

4. Role of the Committee:

   • To scrutinize the constitutional proposals.

   • To frame the legal and structural framework of the Indian Constitution.

5. Final Adoption:

   • The Constitution was finally adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950.