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
Correct Answer
D
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Explanation
Statement-I is correct as the Government of India declared November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015 to promote constitutional values, but Statement-II is incorrect because the Drafting Committee was established on August 29, 1947, not 1949. Option (a) is a common trap because while November 26, 1949, is a landmark date, it marks the formal adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly rather than the formation of the Drafting Committee. The core concept tested is the historical timeline and significant milestones in the making of the Indian Constitution.
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