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Making of the Indian Constitution Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India :
- There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the 'Constitution of India'.
- There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed.
- There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?
Detailed Explanation:
Statement 1 — Incorrect. Article 393 explicitly gives the Constitution its short title, stating: "This Constitution may be called the Constitution of India."
Statement 2 — Incorrect. Article 395 explicitly repeals colonial-era legislation — specifically the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 (along with all amending/supplementing enactments, except the Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949).
Statement 3 — Incorrect. Article 394 explicitly mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of commencement, stating that remaining provisions "shall come into force on the twenty-sixth day of January, 1950, which day is referred to in this Constitution as the commencement of this Constitution."
All three statements are factually wrong — each claims an Article does NOT exist, when in fact Articles 393, 394, and 395 directly address each claim.
Key Articles to Remember:
| Article | Content |
|---|---|
| 393 | Short title — "Constitution of India" |
| 394 | Commencement — 26th January 1950 |
| 395 | Repeal of Indian Independence Act 1947 & GoI Act 1935 |
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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