Correct option is A
The correct answer is: (a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation:
· In the Constituent Assembly, the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, and Tribal and Excluded Areas was chaired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
· This committee played a crucial role in shaping the provisions related to fundamental rights and safeguarding minority and tribal interests.
Information Booster:
· Constituent Assembly formed in 1946, total members initially 389 (later 299 after partition).
· The Advisory Committee had sub-committees:
· Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee (headed by J.B. Kripalani).
· Minorities Sub-Committee (headed by H.C. Mookherjee).
· North-East Frontier (Tribal and Excluded Areas) Sub-Committee (headed by Gopinath Bardoloi).
· The Drafting Committee was chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
· The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.
Additional Knowledge:
· Jawaharlal Nehru: Headed the Union Powers Committee and Union Constitution Committee.
· K.M. Munshi: Member of the Drafting Committee, contributed to Directive Principles.
· Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Chairman of the Drafting Committee, called the "Father of the Indian Constitution".