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?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Constitution Day is indeed celebrated on November 26th to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. However, the Drafting Committee was established on August 29, 1947, not on November 26, 1949. While the Constituent Assembly did adopt the Constitution on November 26, 1949, the formation date of the Drafting Committee is misstated in Statement II.
Source: UPSC gs1 2023