Who is regarded as the chief architect and Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Explanation:
☛ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly on 29 August 1947.
☛ He is widely recognized as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution' and its chief architect.
☛ The Drafting Committee was tasked with preparing the draft of the new Constitution of India.
☛ The committee comprised a total of seven members, with Dr. Ambedkar leading the deliberations and final text drafting.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Served as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly and later became the first President of India.
☛ Jawaharlal Nehru: Moved the historic 'Objectives Resolution' on 13 December 1946, which formed the basis of the Preamble.
☛ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Headed the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas.
☛ Drafting Committee Members: Besides Dr. Ambedkar, the other members were Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami, K.M. Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter (later replaced by N. Madhava Rau), and D.P. Khaitan (later replaced by T.T. Krishnamachari).
☛ The Indian Constitution was formally adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into full effect on 26 January 1950.
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