Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?

The correct answer is Option 4

Key Points

• Dr Sachchidananda Sinha was the first provincial president of the Constituent Assembly. On December 11 in 1946 itself, Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent chairman of the country’s Constituent Assembly, with Harendra Coomar Mookerjee as the assistant chairman. Hence Option 4 is correct. 
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting Committee, was instrumental in drafting the Constitution but did not hold the position of President.
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, played a pivotal role in guiding the Constituent Assembly throughout its deliberations. He ensured fair representation of diverse viewpoints and facilitated the drafting of a comprehensive Constitution. He is widely regarded as the architect of the Indian Constitution.

Additional InformationConstituent Assembly Important Positions: 

• Vice-Presidents: H. C. Mukherjee (Initially): Served as the first Vice-President but resigned later.
• Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Succeeded Mukherjee and played a significant role in the Assembly's proceedings.
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar: The principal architect of the Indian Constitution. Though not the President, his leadership and legal expertise were crucial in drafting the document.
• Jawaharlal Nehru: Prime Minister of India during the Assembly's tenure and a key figure in shaping the country's political future.
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Deputy Prime Minister and a prominent leader who ensured national unity and integration.
• C. Rajagopalachari: Played a crucial role in negotiations and discussions within the Assembly. 
• Kanai Lal Munshi: Another key member of the Drafting Committee who contributed significantly to the Constitution's development.
• Hansa Mehta: A prominent woman leader who advocated for women's rights and ensured their inclusion in the Constitution.