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Elections & Electoral System
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Q1. Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?

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

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

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The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946. Following the French practice of appointing the oldest member as temporary chairman, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was chosen as the provisional President of the Assembly. Later, on December 11, 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Assembly.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q1)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (D): "Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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