Who was elected as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly during its first meeting on December 9, 1946?
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Correct answer: Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Following the French practice of electing the oldest member, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was chosen as the temporary President. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President in the subsequent session.
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