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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 34

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 11 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q34

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How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly on 31st December 1947?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 299.

  • On 31st December 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India had a total of 299 members.
  • The Assembly was formed to draft the Constitution of India, which came into force on 26th January 1950.
  • Originally, the Assembly had 389 members, but this number reduced to 299 following the partition of India in 1947.
  • Of these:
    • 229 members represented British Indian provinces.
    • 70 members represented the princely states.
  • The President (Chairman) of the Constituent Assembly was Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who later became India’s first President.
  • The Assembly’s work was carried out through various committees, including the Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
  • It held 165 sittings over a period of 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days.
  • The Constituent Assembly laid the foundation for India’s legal and institutional framework, embedding the values of: Justice, Equality, Liberty, Fraternity.