How many Vice President(s) did Constituent Assembly have ?

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JKSSB SI Official Paper (Held On: 12 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 2.

Key Points

The Constituent Assembly of India had two Vice Presidents.
The first Vice President of the Constituent Assembly was H. C. Mookerjee.
The second Vice President was V. T. Krishnamachari.
These Vice Presidents were pivotal in assisting Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was the President of the Constituent Assembly.

Additional Information

Constituent Assembly:
- It was formed in 1946 to draft the Constitution of India.
- It consisted of members elected by the provincial assemblies and nominated by the princely states.
- The assembly met for the first time on December 9, 1946.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad:
- He was the first President of the Constituent Assembly of India.
- He later became the first President of independent India.
Drafting Committee:
- It was chaired by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
- The committee was responsible for drafting the text of the Constitution.
Adoption of the Constitution:
- The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949.
- It came into effect on January 26, 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.