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?
- ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrectCorrect
- 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.
Related questions
More UPSC Prelims practice from the same subject and topic.
- Prelims 2023GS1polity-and-governance
In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?
- Prelims 2023GS1polity-and-governance
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
- Prelims 2023GS1polity-and-governance
In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
- Prelims 2023GS1polity-and-governance
Consider the following statements: 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office …
- Prelims 2023GS1polity-and-governance
With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the B…
- Prelims 2023GS1polity-and-governance
Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. 2. The Constitution of India exempts the S…