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Q114 (CDS-I/2006) History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947) › Indian National Congress Answer Verified

Consider the following statements about the National -Anthem 1. It was first sung on 27 December, 1911 at the Calcut ta session of the Indian National Congress. 2. I t was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 January, 1950. 3. Playing time of the full version of the National Anthem is approximately 52 seconds. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?

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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as 'Jana Gana Mana', composed by Rabindranath Tagore, was first sung on 27 December 1911 at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress [t1][t2][t3]. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Constituent Assembly adopted the National Anthem on 24 January 1950, not 26 January 1950 [c2][c4][t2]. This adoption occurred during the final session of the Assembly, where 'Vande Mataram' was also honored as the National Song [c1][t2]. Statement 3 is correct as the formal rendition of the full version of the National Anthem takes approximately 52 seconds [t3][t4]. A shorter version, consisting of the first and last lines, takes about 20 seconds [t3]. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are accurate, making option 3 the correct choice.

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  1. [1] http://indianculture.gov.in/node/2834364
  2. [2] https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-december-27-importance-indian-national-anthem-6187921/
  3. [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jana_Gana_Mana
  4. [4] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 2: Making of the Constitution > Other Functions Performed > p. 14
  5. [5] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 35: Making of the Constitution for India > Constituent Assembly > p. 618
  6. [6] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 34: HOW THE CONSTITUTION HAS WORKED > Disrespect for the Motherland . > p. 490
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