PYQ 2023 Q65 · RaahUPSC PYQ

2023 · Polity & GovernancePrevious Year Question

Q65.

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 is the correct explanation for Statement-I

B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

C. Statement-I is correct but Statement- II is incorrect

D. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer

C

Explanation

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