GS PrelimsPolityPreamble of the Constitution1997

In the following quotation, “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; In our Constituent Assembly this 'X' do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution." 'X' stands for

A

twenty-sixth day of January, 1950

B

twenty-sixth day of November, 1949

C

twenty-sixth day of January, 1949

D

None of the above

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The provided text is the concluding part of the Preamble to the Constitution of India. 2. The Preamble explicitly states the date on which the Constituent Assembly adopted, enacted, and gave the Constitution to the people of India. 3. This date is the twenty-sixth day of November, 1949. 4. The Constitution came into full effect on the twenty-sixth day of January, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day, but it was adopted on November 26, 1949.

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