The Constituent Assembly met for the first time on:
A15th December 1946
B12th December 1946
C7th December 1946
D9th December 1946
Answer:
D. 9th December 1946
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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.