The Constituent Assembly of India was formed in 1946 to draft the Constitution of India. Its first session commenced on December 9, 1946. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Sachidananda Sinha, who was the oldest member present and was elected as the temporary President. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was later elected as the permanent President of the Assembly on December 11, 1946.
On which date, Constituent Assembly of India met for the first time?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Working of the Constituent Assembly (sessions, procedures, dual role))
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Answer: D. December 9, 1946
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