Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Committee) | List II (Chairperson) A. Drafting Committee | 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad B. Union Powers Committee | 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar C. Rules of Procedure Committee | 3. Sardar Patel D. Provincial Constitution Committee | 4. Jawaharlal Nehru

The correct Answer is A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 Explanation The question pertains to the various committees formed by the Constituent Assembly of India and their respective chairpersons. These committees played a crucial role in drafting the Constitution of India. Statement-wise Analysis 1. A. Drafting Committee - 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: - Correct. The Drafting Committee was the most important committee of the Constituent Assembly, tasked with preparing a draft of the new Constitution. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was its chairman. 2. B. Union Powers Committee - 4. Jawaharlal Nehru: - Correct. The Union Powers Committee was one of the major committees, and its chairman was Jawaharlal Nehru. This committee dealt with the powers of the Union government. 3. C. Rules of Procedure Committee - 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad: - Correct. The Rules of Procedure Committee was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was also the President of the Constituent Assembly. This committee framed the rules for the functioning of the Assembly. 4. D. Provincial Constitution Committee - 3. Sardar Patel: - Correct. The Provincial Constitution Committee was chaired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This committee was responsible for drafting the constitution for the provinces. Key Takeaway Understanding the chairpersons of the major committees of the Constituent Assembly is essential for comprehending the process of constitution-making in India.

NCERT Class 11 Political Science — Chapter 1: Constitution: Why and how?

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

List I (Committee)	List II (Chairperson)
A. Drafting Committee	1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Union Powers Committee	2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Rules of Procedure Committee	3. Sardar Patel
D. Provincial Constitution Committee	4. Jawaharlal Nehru

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Verified 1 Aug 2026.

Options

AA-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
BA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
CA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
DA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

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Solution

The correct Answer is A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Explanation

The question pertains to the various committees formed by the Constituent Assembly of India and their respective chairpersons. These committees played a crucial role in drafting the Constitution of India.

Statement-wise Analysis

A. Drafting Committee - 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar:
- Correct. The Drafting Committee was the most important committee of the Constituent Assembly, tasked with preparing a draft of the new Constitution. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was its chairman.
B. Union Powers Committee - 4. Jawaharlal Nehru:
- Correct. The Union Powers Committee was one of the major committees, and its chairman was Jawaharlal Nehru. This committee dealt with the powers of the Union government.
C. Rules of Procedure Committee - 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad:
- Correct. The Rules of Procedure Committee was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was also the President of the Constituent Assembly. This committee framed the rules for the functioning of the Assembly.
D. Provincial Constitution Committee - 3. Sardar Patel:
- Correct. The Provincial Constitution Committee was chaired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This committee was responsible for drafting the constitution for the provinces.

Key Takeaway

Understanding the chairpersons of the major committees of the Constituent Assembly is essential for comprehending the process of constitution-making in India.

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The correct Answer is A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Explanation

Statement-wise Analysis

A. Drafting Committee - 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar:
- Correct. The Drafting Committee was the most important committee of the Constituent Assembly, tasked with preparing a draft of the new Constitution. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was its chairman.
B. Union Powers Committee - 4. Jawaharlal Nehru:
- Correct. The Union Powers Committee was one of the major committees, and its chairman was Jawaharlal Nehru. This committee dealt with the powers of the Union government.
C. Rules of Procedure Committee - 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad:
- Correct. The Rules of Procedure Committee was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was also the President of the Constituent Assembly. This committee framed the rules for the functioning of the Assembly.
D. Provincial Constitution Committee - 3. Sardar Patel:
- Correct. The Provincial Constitution Committee was chaired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This committee was responsible for drafting the constitution for the provinces.

Key Takeaway

Understanding the chairpersons of the major committees of the Constituent Assembly is essential for comprehending the process of constitution-making in India.