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

Correct option is C

The Correct Answer is  (C) Dr. Sacchidānanda Sinha

Explanation:

The Chairman of the inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly of India, which was held on 9th December 1946, was Dr. Sacchidānanda Sinha. He was appointed as the temporary Chairman (pro tem) of the Constituent Assembly because he was the senior-most member at that time. His role was to preside over the first meeting and facilitate the election of the permanent Chairman (later President) of the Assembly.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on 11th December 1946, two days after the inaugural session.

Information Booster:

1. Dr. Sacchidānanda Sinha was a prominent lawyer, journalist, and member of the Indian National Congress.

2. The Constituent Assembly met for the first time in the Central Hall of the Parliament in New Delhi.

3. The Assembly had 207 members present on its first day.

4. Dr. Sinha was selected to preside temporarily based on age and experience, following British parliamentary custom.

5. The Muslim League boycotted the inaugural session, demanding a separate nation (Pakistan).

6. Dr. Rajendra Prasad later became the first President of the Republic of India in 1950.

7. The Constituent Assembly had a total of 11 sessions spread over 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days, concluding on 26 November 1949.

Additional Information :

•  Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution but not the Chairman of the inaugural session.

•  Dr. Rajendra Prasad: He was elected as the permanent Chairman (President) of the Constituent Assembly after the inaugural session.

•  Sardar Patel: He was a key member of the Constituent Assembly but did not hold the position of Chairman in the inaugural session.