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?
Correct Answer: Option C
Constitution Day, also known as 'Samvidhan Divas', is celebrated on November 26th every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified the decision to celebrate November 26th as 'Constitution Day' to promote constitutional values among citizens, starting from 2015.
Statement 1 is correct.
The Drafting Committee was established on August 29, 1947, and entrusted with preparing the draft of the new Constitution. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949.
Statement 2 is not correct because the Drafting Committee was not set up on 26th November 1949; rather the Constitution was adopted on that date.
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.