Question

Who was the Chairman of the drafting committee of the constitution?

• A. Rajendra Prasad
• B. Sachchidanand Sinha
• C. B. R. Ambedkar
• D. Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer

Hint:

Remember: Rajendra Prasad = President of Assembly, Sachchidanand Sinha = Temporary President, B. R. Ambedkar = Chairman of Drafting Committee.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Constituent Assembly committees.
The Constituent Assembly had several committees to prepare the Constitution. Among these, the most important was the Drafting Committee.
Step 2: Chairman of Drafting Committee.
The Drafting Committee was formed on 29th August 1947, and its Chairman was Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. He played a pivotal role in preparing and presenting the draft of the Constitution.
Step 3: Analyze options.
- (A) Rajendra Prasad: He was the President of the Constituent Assembly, not Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
- (B) Sachchidanand Sinha: First temporary President of the Constituent Assembly.
- (C) B. R. Ambedkar: Correct, he chaired the Drafting Committee.
- (D) Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer: Member of the committee, but not Chairman.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution was Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.