the Constitution Day, UPSC PRELIMS 2023 – The Core IAS

the Constitution Day, UPSC PRELIMS 2023

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?

        (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

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