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

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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 citizensStatement-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?

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Correct Answer: C — Statement-I is correct, Statement-II is incorrectStep-by-step Solution:Statement-I: Correct – Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. It was first observed in 2015.Statement-II: Incorrect – The Drafting Committee was set up on 29th August 1947, not 26th November 1949. On 26th November 1949, the Constitution as drafted was adopted (signed). The Drafting Committee had already been working since August 1947 under Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.Why other options are incorrect:Option A: Statement-II is false.Option B: Both cannot be correct.Option D: Statement-I is true.Key Concept: The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950 (Republic Day). The Constituent Assembly met for the first time on 9th December 1946. The Drafting Committee’s first meeting was 30th August 1947.

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