SSC GD 2026 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable - 29 April 2026 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q21

Who was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer:

B.N. Rau

Explanation:

Sir Benegal Narsing Rau ('B.N. Rau') served as the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly of India. He played a pivotal role in the framing of the Indian Constitution by preparing the initial draft in 1948, which formed the basis for the Drafting Committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Key Points:

B.N. Rau was a distinguished jurist who also assisted in drafting the Constitution of Burma (Myanmar).

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.

Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar and K.M. Munshi were prominent members of the Drafting Committee.

Important Questions and Answers:

Question: Who prepared the initial draft of the Indian Constitution before the Drafting Committee reviewed it?

Answer: B.N. Rau.

Question: Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?

Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad.