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JKPSC Prelims 2024 General Studies (Paper 1)

Who among the following were members of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

i. B. R. Ambedkar
ii. Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar
iii. K. M. Munshi
iv. J. B. Kripalani

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Correct Answer: Option B — i, ii and iii only
While J. B. Kripalani was a prominent member of the Constituent Assembly and chaired the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee, he was not a member of the Drafting Committee.

The Drafting Committee Members
The Drafting Committee was set up on August 29, 1947, and consisted of seven members who were tasked with preparing the draft of the new Constitution.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Chairman)

Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar

K. M. Munshi

N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar

Syed Mohammad Saadulla

N. Madhava Rau (He replaced B. L. Mitter, who resigned due to ill-health)

T. T. Krishnamachari (He replaced D. P. Khaitan, who died in 1948)

Key Distinctions
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar: Known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution" for his leadership of this specific committee.

J. B. Kripalani: Though not on this committee, he was the President of the Indian National Congress during the transition of power in 1947 and played a vital role in other assembly committees.
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