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Who delivered the inaugural address at the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of India on 9…

Sachchidananda Sinha delivered the inaugural address as provisional chairman on 9 December 1946. Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent chairman on 11 December 1946.

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Who delivered the inaugural address at the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of India on 9 December 1946?

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Sachchidananda Sinha delivered the inaugural address as provisional chairman on 9 December 1946. Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent chairman on 11 December 1946.

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Option A

The parliamentary record identifies Sachchidananda Sinha as the speaker for the inaugural address.

Option B

The parliamentary record identifies Sachchidananda Sinha as the speaker for the inaugural address.

Option C

Sinha presided as provisional chairman at the first sitting and delivered the inaugural address.

Option D

Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent chairman on 11 December, after the first sitting.

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