Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day :
1. Statement-I : The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
2. 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
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Statement-I states that Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens. This is correct. The Government of India declared 26th November as Constitution Day in 2015.
2. Statement-II claims that on 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up the Drafting Committee under Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. This is historically incorrect. The Drafting Committee was set up much earlier, on 29th August 1947. The significance of 26th November, 1949, is that on this day, the Constituent Assembly adopted, enacted, and gave to themselves the Constitution of India.
3. The reason for celebrating Constitution Day on 26th November is the adoption of the Constitution on that date in 1949, not the setting up of the Drafting Committee.
4. Since Statement-I is correct and Statement-II is incorrect, option (C) is the correct choice.