Q. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

[A] The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946.

[B] The Muslim League participated in the meeting and insisted on a separate state of Pakistan.

[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of the Assembly.

[D] The Constituent Assembly had two Vice-Presidents.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946. The Muslim League boycotted the meeting and insisted on a separate state of Pakistan.

  • The meeting was, thus, attended by only 211 members. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, the oldest member, was elected as the temporary President of the Assembly, following the French practice.
  • Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of the Assembly. Similarly, both H.C. Mukherjee and V.T. Krishnamachari were elected as the Vice-Presidents of the Assembly. In other words, the Assembly had two Vice-Presidents.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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