Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: The Constitution Day is…

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?
  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Solution

Statement-I is correct — 26 November is Constitution Day commemorating adoption of the Constitution in 1949. Statement-II is incorrect — the Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947, not 26 November 1949.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2023

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