Polity & Governance2023
Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: 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?
Explanation
The correct answer is that Statement-I is true while Statement-II is misleading. Constitution Day, celebrated on 26th November, commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949, aiming to promote constitutional values and awareness among citizens. However, Statement-II incorrectly states that the Drafting Committee was set up on that date; in reality, the Drafting Committee was formed on August 29, 1947, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as its chairman, to prepare the Draft Constitution, which was later adopted on 26th November 1949. This distinction is crucial for understanding the timeline of India's constitutional development.