Q25. 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?
a. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Question from UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper
Explanation :
Correct Answer – C
Constitution Day
Statement-I is correct, as the Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
However, Statement-II is incorrect because the Drafting Committee was set up on 29th August 1947, under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26th January 1950.
