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India After Independence — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesIndia After Independence4 Marks
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Write a brief note on the Constituent Assembly.
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Answer

The Constituent Assembly was set up to draft out the constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly met numerous times while the Indian constitution was being written. The writing of the constitution took almost three years to be completed; from December 1946 to November 1949.
The meetings of the “Constituent Assembly” were held in New Delhi. The members of the assembly came from all over India, and from different political parties. The most important role was played by Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who was Chairman of the Drafting Committee. Under the supervision of Dr B.R. Ambedkar the document was finalised.
The Indian constitution was completed and adopted on 26 January 1950. On 26th January, India became a Republic and since Republic Day has been celebrated on 26th January every year.

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