Which of the following is correct about the Constituent Assembly?
(A) Drafting the constitution is the sole function of the Constituent Assembly.

(B) Once the constitution comes into existence, the Constituent Assembly is dissolved.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Neither A nor B
Explanation:
. Statement (A) is incorrect. The Constituent Assembly had two separate functions: making the Constitution (constituent body) and enacting ordinary laws for the country (legislative body). It acted as the first Parliament of free India.
. Statement (B) is incorrect. The Constituent Assembly was not dissolved immediately upon the commencement of the Constitution.
. On January 26, 1950, the Constituent Assembly transformed into the Provisional Parliament of India.8
. It continued to function as the Parliament until the first general elections were held and the new Parliament was constituted in 1952.
Information Booster:
. When the Assembly met as a Constituent body, it was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.9
. When it met as a Legislative body, it was chaired by G.V. Mavalankar.
. The Constituent Assembly also performed other key tasks like adopting the National Flag (July 22, 1947), the National Anthem, and the National Song (January 24, 1950).10
Additional Knowledge:
. The Constituent Assembly held 11 sessions over a period of 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days.11
. The concept of the Constituent Assembly was first proposed by M.N. Roy in 1934.12