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Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day

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 Novemer, 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

Answer:

(c)

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Explanation

The correct answer is (a). Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. Statement-I is correct. The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens from 2015 onwards. This day is also known as Samvidhan Divas. Statement-II is also correct. 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. The Draft Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and came into effect on 26th January, 1950. Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I