Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List-I (Committees of Constituent Assembly) | List-II (Chairman of Committees) |
A. Union Constitution Committee | 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
B. Rules of Procedure Committee | 2. J. B. Kripalani |
C. Drafting Committee | 3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
D. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee | 4. Jawaharlal Nehru |
Code:
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
A. Union Constitution Committee — Jawaharlal Nehru (4)
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee.
The Committee was responsible for examining the structure of the Union Constitution and the constitutional principles associated with it.
It submitted recommendations relating to the framework of the Union. Its report was submitted by Jawaharlal Nehru as Chairman on 4 July 1947.
An important fact is that Jawaharlal Nehru chaired both the Union Constitution Committee and the Union Powers Committee.
B. Rules of Procedure Committee — Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Rules of Procedure Committee.
The Committee was responsible for preparing rules governing the meetings and proceedings of the Constituent Assembly.
Its work included arrangements relating to the conduct of business by members, consideration of motions and the procedures of the Assembly.
Important distinction: J. B. Kripalani moved the resolution for constituting the Rules of Procedure Committee, but Dr. Rajendra Prasad was its Chairman.
C. Drafting Committee — Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (3)
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
The Constituent Assembly constituted the Drafting Committee on 29 August 1947. Its first meeting was held on 30 August 1947.
Its principal function was to prepare the Draft Constitution based on the constitutional principles accepted by the Constituent Assembly and the recommendations of its various committees.
D. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee — J. B. Kripalani (2)
J. B. Kripalani was the Chairman of the Fundamental Rights Sub-committee.
This Sub-committee was constituted under the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas.
Its function was to examine provisions relating to Fundamental Rights in the proposed Constitution and submit its recommendations.
Important distinction: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the Chairman of the Advisory Committee, whereas J. B. Kripalani chaired the Fundamental Rights Sub-committee constituted under it.