UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

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

Answer

Correct Answer

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Explanation

26th November is celebrated as Constitution Day, marking the adoption of the Constitution (Statement-I true). However, the Drafting Committee under Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was actually set up on 29 August 1947, not on 26 November 1949 (which was instead the day the Constitution was adopted), making Statement-II incorrect.

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