Who was the Chairman of the inaugural session of the constituent assembly?

Correct option is B

(B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Explanation:
● The inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly of India was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who later became the first President of India.
● Dr. Prasad was elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly on December 11, 1946, after the initial session was presided over by Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, who acted as the temporary Chairman.
● The Constituent Assembly was responsible for drafting the Indian Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950.

Information Booster:
● The Constituent Assembly consisted of 389 members, representing provinces, princely states, and chief commissioner provinces.
● It held 11 sessions over nearly three years (1946–1949) to finalize the Constitution.
● Key figures in the Assembly included Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman of the Drafting Committee) and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (played a significant role in unifying princely states).

Additional Information:

• (A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Chairman of the Drafting Committee, not the inaugural session.
• (C) Dr. Sachchidananda: Presided over the inaugural session temporarily before Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s election.