Consider the following statements regarding the "Drafting Committee": 1. It was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman. 3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad praised Dr. Ambedkar's zeal and devotion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct option is C. Explanation The Drafting Committee was the most significant committee of the Constituent Assembly, tasked with the responsibility of preparing the draft of the new Constitution of India. It was established on August 29, 1947. - Statement 1 is Incorrect: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly and chaired several committees such as the Rules of Procedure Committee and the Steering Committee. He did not chair the Drafting Committee. - Statement 2 is Correct: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed as the Chairman of the seven-member Drafting Committee. He is recognized as the 'Father of the Constitution of India' for his pivotal role in the drafting process. - Statement 3 is Correct: Dr. Rajendra Prasad, in his capacity as the President of the Constituent Assembly, officially praised Dr. Ambedkar’s skill, industry, and devotion in piloting the draft through the Assembly, noting that no better person could have been chosen for the task. Key Takeaway: While Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided over the Constituent Assembly, the Drafting Committee was specifically chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

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Consider the following statements regarding the "Drafting Committee":

It was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad praised Dr. Ambedkar's zeal and devotion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

A1 only
B1, 2 and 3
C2 and 3 only
D1 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is C.

Explanation

The Drafting Committee was the most significant committee of the Constituent Assembly, tasked with the responsibility of preparing the draft of the new Constitution of India. It was established on August 29, 1947.

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly and chaired several committees such as the Rules of Procedure Committee and the Steering Committee. He did not chair the Drafting Committee.
Statement 2 is Correct: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed as the Chairman of the seven-member Drafting Committee. He is recognized as the 'Father of the Constitution of India' for his pivotal role in the drafting process.
Statement 3 is Correct: Dr. Rajendra Prasad, in his capacity as the President of the Constituent Assembly, officially praised Dr. Ambedkar’s skill, industry, and devotion in piloting the draft through the Assembly, noting that no better person could have been chosen for the task.

Key Takeaway: While Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided over the Constituent Assembly, the Drafting Committee was specifically chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

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The correct option is C.

Explanation

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly and chaired several committees such as the Rules of Procedure Committee and the Steering Committee. He did not chair the Drafting Committee.
Statement 2 is Correct: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed as the Chairman of the seven-member Drafting Committee. He is recognized as the 'Father of the Constitution of India' for his pivotal role in the drafting process.
Statement 3 is Correct: Dr. Rajendra Prasad, in his capacity as the President of the Constituent Assembly, officially praised Dr. Ambedkar’s skill, industry, and devotion in piloting the draft through the Assembly, noting that no better person could have been chosen for the task.

Key Takeaway: While Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided over the Constituent Assembly, the Drafting Committee was specifically chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.