UPSC Prelims 2005 Q105: Indian Polity – Constitutional Framework & Development
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the
Constituent Assembly?
- (a) B. R. Ambedkar
- (b) J. B. Kripalani
- (c) Jawaharlal Nehru
- (d) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
Answer: (c) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation
Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly
| Committee | Chairman |
|---|---|
| Union Constitution Committee | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Union Powers Committee | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Drafting Committee | B. R. Ambedkar |
| Provincial Constitution Committee | Vallabhbhai Patel |
Jawaharlal Nehru chaired the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
Answer: (c) Jawaharlal Nehru.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.
- (b) Incorrect. Kripalani chaired the Fundamental Rights sub-committee.
- (c) CORRECT. Nehru chaired the Union Constitution Committee.
- (d) Incorrect. Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar was a Drafting Committee member.
Key point
Nehru: Union Powers, Union Constitution, States Committee. Patel: Provincial Constitution, Minorities.
Remember
Nehru chaired the Union Constitution Committee.
Common mistakes
- Crediting Ambedkar with every committee.
- Mixing Nehru's committee with the Provincial Constitution Committee.
- Forgetting that Kripalani headed the Fundamental Rights sub-committee.
Exam tip
Committees: Nehru handled Union matters, Patel Provincial and Minorities.
Sources
- Constituent Assembly of India — Constituent Assembly Debates (committees of the Constituent Assembly: Union Constitution Committee)
- M. Laxmikanth — Indian Polity (Making of the Constitution)