The Constituent Assembly also functioned as the legislative body. Consider the following statements related to it:
1. The Constituent Assembly was chaired by G. V. Mavlankar, as being working as a Legislative body.
2. It was responsible for the enactment of ordinary laws for the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both 1 and 2
Correct AnswerNeither 1 nor 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The Constitution Assembly also became a legislative body. In other words, two separate functions were assigned to the Assembly that is, making of a Constitution for free India and enacting of ordinary laws for the country. These two tasks were to be performed on separate days. Thus, the Assembly became the first Parliament of free India (Dominion Legislature). Whenever the Assembly met as the Constituent body, it was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad and when it met as the legislative body, it was chaired by G. V. Mavlankar. These two functions continued till November 26, 1949, when the task of making the Constitution was over. (Hence both the statements are correct)
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By: Parvesh Mehta