Question 85
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?
AOptions
BSolution
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.
CStrategy
For questions on historical dates related to constitutional processes, differentiate between various significant events. For instance, clearly distinguish between the formation of committees, the submission of drafts, and the final adoption of the Constitution.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under Indian Polity (Constitutional History, Constituent Assembly, Important Dates).
EQuestion Analysis
Easy to Medium. The date of Constitution's adoption is a fundamental piece of knowledge. The date of the Drafting Committee's formation is also a common fact in Indian constitutional history, making it relatively straightforward to identify the incorrect statement.