Who was the first President of Constituent Assembly of India ?

Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2011 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Role of Eminent Personalities and Women Members)

1. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
2. Dr. K. N. Katju
3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
4. C. Rajagopalachari

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