UPSC Prelims 2023·GS1·polity-and-governance·constitution

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?

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  1. ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrectCorrect
  4. DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Explanation

Statement-I: Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Diwas, is celebrated annually on 26th November. This day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. The celebration, officially initiated in 2015, aims to promote constitutional values among citizens. Thus, Statement-I is **Correct**. Statement-II: The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution on 26th November, 1949. However, the Drafting Committee, under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, was set up much earlier, on **August 29, 1947**, to prepare the Draft Constitution. It was not set up on November 26, 1949. Thus, Statement-II is **Incorrect**.
polity-and-governance: Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on
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