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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Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
Statement-I is correct but Statement-ll is incorrect
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-ll is correct

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 3

Key Points

Constitution Day:
- Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated in India on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
- The day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949.
- The celebration aims to raise awareness about the Constitution, its values, and the rights and responsibilities it grants to citizens.
- Hence, Statement I is correct.
Drafting Committee and the Adoption of the Constitution:
- On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the final draft of the Constitution.
- The Drafting Committee was set up much earlier, on 29th August 1947, under the chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, to prepare the draft constitution.
- Hence, Statement II is incorrect as it incorrectly states the date on which the Drafting Committee was set up.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.