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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?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Constitution Day is indeed celebrated on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution and promote constitutional values among citizens. However, the Drafting Committee under Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was set up on 29th August 1947, not 26th November 1949.
✅ Statement-I – Correct: Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November annually to promote constitutional values, marking the date when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution in 1949.
❌ Statement-II – Incorrect: The Drafting Committee under Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was constituted on 29th August 1947, not 26th November 1949. On 26th November 1949, the Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly.
📝 Short Notes: Constitution Day & Key Milestones
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9th December 1946 | First meeting of Constituent Assembly |
| 29th August 1947 | Drafting Committee set up under Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (7 members) |
| 26th November 1949 | Constitution adopted by Constituent Assembly |
| 26th January 1950 | Constitution came into force (Republic Day) |
| 19th November 2015 | Government declared 26th November as Constitution Day |
- Constitution Day was first celebrated in 2015 to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- The day aims to spread awareness about constitutional values and Dr. Ambedkar's contributions
- Prior to 2015, 26th November was observed as Law Day
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