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    Who was the Chairman of the "Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, and Tribal and Excluded Areas" in the Constituent Assembly?
    Question

    Who was the Chairman of the "Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, and Tribal and Excluded Areas" in the Constituent Assembly?

    A.

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

    B.

    Jawaharlal Nehru

    C.

    K.M. Munshi

    D.

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

    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".

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