SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 24

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30th July 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q24

Who is regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer:-

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Explanation:-

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution' and its 'Chief Architect.' He was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, which played the most significant role in preparing the draft of the Constitution.

Key Points

Drafting Committee: The Drafting Committee was constituted by the Constituent Assembly on August 29, 1947, with Dr. Ambedkar as its chairman.

Adoption of the Constitution: The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and it came into full force on January 26, 1950.

Other Contributions: Dr. Ambedkar is remembered not only as a great jurist but also as a staunch advocate for social equality and justice.

Important Questions and Answers

Question: Who was elected as the permanent president of the Constituent Assembly?

Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent president of the Constituent Assembly.

Question: How much time did it take to prepare the Constitution?

Answer: It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to prepare the Indian Constitution.