Question
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Answer: The correct answer is B. R. Ambedkar.
Drafting Committee Members
The Drafting Committee had seven members, chaired by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, considered the “Father of the Indian Constitution.” Each member contributed uniquely to different aspects of the Constitution:
| Members of the Drafting Committee | |
|
Member |
Roles and Contributions |
|
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
Drafting Committee Chairman; led drafting of fundamental rights, directive principles, and social justice provisions |
|
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar |
Legal expert; contributed to judicial and administrative provisions |
|
N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar |
Worked on federal structure and state reorganization |
|
K. M. Munshi |
Advocated for cultural preservation and fundamental rights |
|
Mohammad Saadulla |
Focused on minority rights and regional interests |
|
B. L. Mitter / N. Madhava Rau |
Legal and administrative contributions, replaced resigning members |
|
D. P. Khaitan / T. T. Krishnamachari |
Assisted in drafting, replaced members as necessary |
Last updated on July, 2026
