- Statement 1 is correct: The Constituent Assembly of India held its first meeting on December 9, 1946. - Statement 2 is correct: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President (Chairman) of the Constituent Assembly on December 11, 1946, after the interim President Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha. - Statement 3 is incorrect: The 'Objective Resolution' was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru (not C. Rajagopalachari) in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946 (not January 11, 1947). - Statement 4 is correct: The 'Objective Resolution' contained the fundamental principles and philosophy that would guide the drafting of the Constitution, effectively laying down the structure and ideals of independent India's constitutional framework.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the evolution of Indian Constitution? 1. The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946 2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the permanent Chairman of the Constituent Assembly 3. C. Rajagopalachari moved the 'Objective Resolution' on January 11, 1947 4. The 'Objective Resolution' laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Objectives Resolution (principles, adoption, significance))
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Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4 only
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