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Q85 (IAS/2023) Polity & Governance › Constitutional Basics & Evolution › Constituent Assembly Official Key

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?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C
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The correct answer is Option 3 because Statement-I is factually accurate, while Statement-II contains a chronological error regarding the history of the Constituent Assembly.

  • Statement-I is correct: Since 2015, the Government of India has celebrated November 26th as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution and to spread awareness about constitutional values and the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
  • Statement-II is incorrect: While Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was indeed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, the committee was set up on August 29, 1947, shortly after independence. November 26, 1949, is the date the Constituent Assembly formally adopted the completed Constitution, not the date the Drafting Committee was established.

Therefore, as the first statement holds true and the second statement provides an incorrect historical date for the formation of the Drafting Committee, Option 3 is the only valid choice.

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Q. Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day : Statement-I : The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November…
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This is a classic 'Timeline Trap'. UPSC tests if you can distinguish between the 'Start' (Committee formation) and the 'Finish' (Adoption) of the Constitution. Statement I is general awareness (Constitution Day), while Statement II is a specific static fact check found in Chapter 2 of Laxmikanth.

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Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) in India is celebrated on 26 November every year to honor the adoption of the Constitution and to promote constitutional values among citizens.
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Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 2: Making of the Constitution > ENACTMENTOFTHE CONSTITUTION > p. 16
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“16P Indian Polity Also known as the 'chief architect of the Constitution of India'. On November 19, 2015, the Government of India has decided to celebrate the November 26 of every year as the ~Constitution Day~ (~Samvidhan Divas) to promote constitutional values among citizens.”
Why this source?
  • Records the Government of India decision (Nov 19, 2015) to celebrate November 26 each year as Constitution Day / Samvidhan Divas.
  • Explicitly links the annual celebration on Nov 26 with the objective to promote constitutional values among citizens.
  • Names the observance (Constitution Day / Samvidhan Divas), matching the statement's terminology.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 1: THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND > REFERENCES > p. 12
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“• 1. The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949 and some of its provisions were given immediate effect. The bulk of the Constitution, however, became operative on 26 January 1950, which date is referred to in the Constitution as its 'Date of Commencement', and is celebrated in India as the "Republic Day". • 2. Report of the Indian Statutory Commission (Simon Report), vol I, pp 112 tt seq. • 3. Seton, India Office, p 81. • 4. Panikkar, Asia and Western Dominance, 1953, p 155.”
Why this source?
  • States that the Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949, providing the historical basis for commemorating that date.
  • Distinguishes adoption (26 Nov 1949) from commencement (26 Jan 1950), supporting the 'honor the adoption' rationale.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 2: THE MAKING OF THE CONSTITUTION > p. 20
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“INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA Passing of the Constitution. The Constituent Assembly again sat on 14 November 1949, for the third reading and finalized the document on 26 November 1949, on which date the Constitution received the signature of the President of the Assembly and was declared as passed. The provisions relating to citizenship, elections, Provisional Parliament, and Date of Commencement of the Constitution. temporary and transitional provisions, were given immediate effect, ie, from 26 November 1949. The rest of the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, and this date is referred to in the Constitution as the Date of its Commencement.”
Why this source?
  • Describes the Constituent Assembly finalizing and declaring the Constitution passed on 26 November 1949.
  • Notes immediate effect for some provisions from 26 November 1949, reinforcing the significance of that date for commemoration.
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