Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Sachchidananda Sinha.
· Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India on 9th December 1946 as the provisional chairman.
· He was the eldest member of the assembly and was chosen for this role temporarily until a permanent president was elected.
· After the initial meeting, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly.
Information Booster:
Constituent Assembly of India:
· Formed to draft the Constitution of India.
· The assembly consisted of representatives elected by provincial legislatures and princely states.
· The final draft of the Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
Key Figures:
· Dr. B.R. Ambedkar served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, playing a key role in shaping the Constitution.
· Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Incorrect. He was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly after the inaugural session.
· P. Upendra: Incorrect. P. Upendra was not involved with the Constituent Assembly.