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Who chaired the Constituent Assembly?
ADr. Rajendra Prasad
BDr. B.R. Ambedkar
CJawaharlal Nehru
DMahatma Gandhi
ICSEClass 9 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 14 · Topic 1
Our Constitution
The Indian Constitution, adopted in 1949 and effective from 1950, establishes the framework for India's government and protects citizens' fu
Core concept
The Constituent Assembly, chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, drafted India's Constitution over almost three years, adopting it on 26 November 1949.
How it works
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, chairman of the Drafting Committee, played a crucial role in shaping the Constitution's structure and rights provisions.
Why it matters
The Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950, celebrated annually as Republic Day, marking India's transition to a sovereign republic.
Key detail
The Constitution establishes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, with a framework balancing rights and governance.
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• The Constituent Assembly drafted India's Constitution.
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired the Assembly.
• It was adopted on 26 November 1949.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.
• The Constitution took effect 26 January 1950.
• This is celebrated as Republic Day.
• India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.
• The Constitution balances rights and governance.