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UPSC Prelims 2005 · General Studies

Question 105: Polity and Governance

Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

aB. R. Ambedkar
bJ. B. Kripalani
cJawaharlal Nehru
dAlladi Krishnaswami Ayyar

AnswerThe answer is (c).

The Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly, which drew up the structure of the Centre, was chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru. He also chaired the Union Powers Committee. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee, and J.B. Kripalani chaired the Fundamental Rights sub-committee.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.
  • (b) Kripalani chaired the Fundamental Rights sub-committee.
  • (c) Correct: Nehru chaired the Union Constitution Committee.
  • (d) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar was a member of the Drafting Committee.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2005, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.