Question

The Constituent Assembly met for the first time on:

• A. 15th December 1946
• B. 12th December 1946
• C. 7th December 1946
• D. 9th December 1946

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 9th December 1946

Constituent Assembly Formation and First Session

• The Constituent Assembly of India was convened to draft the Constitution of India.
• Its first meeting was held on December 9, 1946, in the Constitution Hall (now the Central Hall of Parliament House), New Delhi.
• This assembly was indirectly elected by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies, as per the scheme of the Cabinet Mission plan of 1946.
• The initial strength of the assembly was 389 members, representing both British India and the princely states.
• Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was elected as the temporary chairman of the Assembly for its first meeting.
• Later, on December 11, 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent Chairman (later the first President of India).
• The Assembly played a crucial role in shaping India's future governance and legal framework.