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Polity & Governance2026
Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India:
  1. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the 'Constitution of India'.
  2. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed.
  3. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

Explanation

The option "There is no correct statement" is valid because all three statements are misleading or inaccurate. Firstly, Article 394 explicitly states that the Constitution shall come into force on 26th January 1950, thus designating it as the official title. Secondly, Article 395 explicitly repeals the Government of India Act, 1935, as well as the Indian Independence Act, 1947. Lastly, while the Constitution does not have an article explicitly stating it will be called the 'Constitution of India', its name is established through its text and the Preamble. Therefore, each statement fails to recognize the provisions and implications of the Constitution effectively, aligning with the critical analysis required in UPSC examinations.

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