Multiple choice

Who among the following was the temporary President of the first session of the Constituent Assembly of India?

  1. H.V. Kamat

  2. S. Nijalingappa

  3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  4. Sachidananda Sinha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sachidananda Sinha served as the temporary (pro tem) Chairman of the Constituent Assembly when it first convened on December 9, 1946. He presided over the initial formalities and the oath-taking before the permanent President was elected. On December 11, 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President and took charge. H.V. Kamat (option A) and S. Nijalingappa (option B) were other prominent figures but not temporary President. Dr. Rajendra Prasad (option C) became the permanent President, not the temporary one.

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