When the Constituent Assembly met as a legislative body, who presided over it?
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Correct answer: G.V. Mavlankar
The Assembly had a dual role; when it met as a constituent body, Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided. When it met as a legislative body (provisional parliament), G.V. Mavlankar presided.
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