In the philosophical formulation of Pancasila, which body first convened between 29 May and 1 June 1945 to establish the foundational philosophy of the Indonesian state?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. BPUPKI (Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Independence)
- Step 1: BPUPKI (Badan Penyelidik Usaha-usaha Persiapan Kemerdekaan Indonesia) was established on 29 April 1945. Step 2. Its first plenary session took place from 29 May to 1 June 1945, during which Sukarno delivered his historic 'Lahirnya Pancasila' speech on 1 June. Answer: BPUPKI (Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Independence). Why not the others: PPKI was formed later in August 1945; KNIP was established after independence; Panitia Sembilan was a small working subcommittee formed on 22 June 1945.
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