Constitution Day celebrated on 26 November; 26 Nov 1949 Constituent Assembly set up Drafting Committee under Ambedkar
Question
Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens. Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Options
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Explanation
Statement-I is correct; Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is observed on November 26. Statement-II is incorrect; November 26, 1949, marks the day the Constituent Assembly formally adopted and enacted the Constitution. The Drafting Committee under Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was established much earlier, on August 29, 1947.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q85
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Constitution: Framework & History
Type
Assertion-Reason
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
Constituent Assembly Adoption of Constitution 1949
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