The question tests knowledge about the initial proceedings of the Constituent Assembly, specifically the date of its first meeting and the identity of its first President.
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on December 9, 1946. Statement-II: Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the first President of the Constituent Assembly. Which one is correct in the context of the above statements?
Asked in Asst. Prof. (College Education) 2020 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Working of the Constituent Assembly (sessions, procedures, dual role))
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Answer: B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are indi‐ vidually true but Statement-II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement-I.
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