The Constituent Assembly, formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946, held its inaugural meeting on December 9, 1946. The senior-most member, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, was elected as the interim President. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Assembly.
113.Constituent Assembly of India was established on: B. 6,12.1946 Ans: B The date December 6, 1946, marks the formal establishment/convening of the Constituent Assembly before its inaugural session. 151. The first Session of the Consituent Assembly was held on
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1995 · UPPSC Upper Mains 2009 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Working of the Constituent Assembly (sessions, procedures, dual role))
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Answer: C. 9th December, 1946
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