Other functions of the Constituent Assembly

Q.  Which of the following are true?

1) Constituent Assembly adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947.
2) Constituent Assembly adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950.
3) On January 26, 1950, the Constituent Assembly held its final session.
- Published on 13 Feb 17

a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 1, 3
 
  • Constituent Assembly ratified India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949.
  • It adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947.
  • It adopted the national anthem and national song on January 24, 1950.
  • The Assembly elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950.
  • In all, the Constituent Assembly had 11 sessions over two years, 11 months and 18 days.
  • The Draft Constitution was considered for 114 days.
  • On January 24, 1950, the Constituent Assembly held its final session.
  • It however continued as the provisional parliament of India from January 26, 1950 till the formation of new Parliament after the first general elections in 1951-52.
  • The Provisional Parliament ceased to exist on April 17, 1952. The first elected Parliament with the two Houses came into being in May 1952.

    • The Assembly was criticized on various grounds like -

    1. Not a representative Body
    2. Not a Sovereign Body
    3. Time Consuming
    4. Dominated by Congress
    5. Lawyer-Politician Domination
    6. Dominated by Hindus

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    Discussion

  • Sawariya Bhat   -Posted on 02 Jan 22
    The answer of the above question is option 1 according to my knowledge
  • M saiteja    -Posted on 09 Apr 21
    Sir the answer is absolutely wrong sir can u check this for me and this useful to so many members
    I think this answer is option 1

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