Question

The time taken by the Constituent Assembly to complete its task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India:

• A. 3 years 1 month and 14 days
• B. 1 year 11 months and 7 days
• C. 2 years 11 months and 17 days
• D. 1 year 10 months and 27 days

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2 years 11 months and 17 days

Constituent Assembly

• Formed - December 6, 1946.

• Constitution adopted - November 26, 1949

• Constitution came into effect - January 26, 1950

• Initially had 389 members (reduced to 299 after partition).

• Elected by provincial assemblies (292), nominated by Indian states (93), and represented British India (4).

Key Members

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad (Chairman)

• Jawaharlal Nehru (Key drafter)

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Key drafter)

• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (Key drafter)

• Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Chairman, Drafting Committee)

• Sarojini Naidu (Only woman to sign the Constitution)

Objectives

• Frame a Constitution for independent India.

• Establish a sovereign, democratic republic.

• Ensure justice, liberty, and equality.

• The time taken by the Constituent Assembly to complete its task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India - 2 years 11 months and 17 days