Which of the following statements is incorrect about S. Nijalingappa?

A) He was a senior Congress leader.
B) He served as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
C) He was a prominent scientist.
D) He was a member of the drafting committee of the constituent assembly.
E) He was the President of the Indian National Congress from 1968 to 1971.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

C and D only

The correct answer is Option 3 - C and D only

The correct statements are:

A) He was a senior Congress leader.
B) He served as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
E) He was the President of the Indian National Congress from 1968 to 1971.

S. Nijalingappa was a prominent political leader from Karnataka and served as the Chief Minister of the state. He was a distinguished leader within the Congress party, known for his seniority and significant contributions. He played an instrumental role as a member of the Constituent Assembly and later as a member of the Lok Sabha. Notably, he served as the Chief Minister of the erstwhile Mysore State, now Karnataka, and is often acknowledged as the maker of 'Modern Karnataka'.
During his leadership tenure from 1968 to 1971, S. Nijalingappa held the prestigious position of the President of the Indian National Congress. His leadership and dedication left an indelible mark on the party's trajectory during that period.

The incorrect statements are:

C) He was a prominent scientist.
D) He was a member of the drafting committee of the constituent assembly.

S. Nijalingappa was neither a prominent scientist nor a member of the drafting committee of the constituent assembly.

On 29th August 1947, the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution was appointed and had seven members: Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami, B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman), K.M Munshi, Syed Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter (replaced by N. Madhav Rau) and D.P. Khaitan (replaced by T.T. Krishnamachai).