Question

Consider the following statements regarding Constituent Assembly functions:
1. It ratified the India's membership of the Common wealth in May 1949.
2. It adopted the National Flag on 22nd July, 1947.
3: It adopted the National Anthem on 24th January, 1950.
4. It adopted the National Song on 24th January, 1950.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 1, 2 and 3
• C. 2, 3 and 4
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

1, 2, 3 and 4

In addition to the making of the Constitution and enacting of ordinary laws, the Constituent Assembly also performed the following functions:

1. It ratified India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949.

2. It adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947.

3. It adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950.

4. It adopted the national song on January 24, 1950.

5. It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950.

In all, the Constituent Assembly had 11 sessions over two years, 11 months and 18 days.