Consider the following statements.1. The Drafting Committee was set up...
Among all the committees of the Constituent Assembly, the most important committee was the Drafting Committee set up on August 29, 1947. It was this committee that was entrusted with the task of preparing a draft of the new Constitution. It consisted of seven members.
- Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar,
- N. Gopalaswami.
- B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman of the drafting committee.)
- K.M Munshi.
- Mohammad Saadulla.
- B.L. Mitter.
- D.P. Khaitan.
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Consider the following statements.1. The Drafting Committee was set up...
Understanding the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution
The question pertains to the formation of the Drafting Committee that played a crucial role in the creation of the Indian Constitution.
Statement 1: The Drafting Committee was set up on 26 January 1948
- This statement is incorrect.
- The Drafting Committee was actually constituted on August 29, 1947.
- Its primary responsibility was to draft the Constitution of India, which was adopted later on January 26, 1950.
Statement 2: It consisted of Seven Members
- This statement is correct.
- The Drafting Committee had a total of seven members, led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who is often referred to as the Father of the Constitution.
- Other prominent members included N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar, K. M. Munshi, and others.
Conclusion
- Since only the second statement is correct, the correct answer is option B: Only Statement 2.
- Understanding the formation and composition of the Drafting Committee is essential for grasping the historical context of the Indian Constitution's development.
This knowledge is particularly valuable for UPSC aspirants, as questions related to the Constitution are frequent in examinations.