Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: The Constitution

Question

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?

Accepted Answer

Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated in our country on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on 19th November 2015 notified the decision of Government of India to celebrate the 26th day of November every year as Constitution Day to promote Constitution values among citizens. Hence, statement 1 is correct.Among all the committees of the Constituent Assembly, the most important committee was the Drafting Committee set up on August 29, 1947. It was this committee that was entrusted with the task of preparing a draft of the new Constitution. On 26th November, 1949, the Constitution was adopted. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.Source Attribution: Laxmikanth