🧷 Authentic Classroom Explanation by IAS Monk

📍 The Question:

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

✅ Correct Answer: (c)

🔎 Curiosity Raiser (UPSC intent)

UPSC often tests dates vs events in constitutional history.
The trap lies in mixing up “adoption of the Constitution” with “setting up of committees.”

🧠 Core Concept Tested

Constitution Day — Adoption of the Constitution vs Drafting Process

🔍 Classroom Explanation (UPSC Prelims Focused)

Statement-I ✅

• Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated on 26th November every year.
• It commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949.
• The Government of India notified this observance in 2015 to promote constitutional values.

👉 Statement-I is correct.

Statement-II ❌

• The Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947, not on 26 November 1949.
• 26 November 1949 marks the adoption of the Constitution, not the constitution of the Drafting Committee.

👉 Statement-II is incorrect.

❌ Why the final answer is (c)

• Statement-I is correct.
• Statement-II is incorrect.
• Hence, option (c).

📘 Enrich Notes (Prelims Value Add)

• Drafting Committee → Constituted on 29 August 1947
• Adoption of Constitution → 26 November 1949
• Commencement of Constitution → 26 January 1950
• Constitution Day notification → 2015

📌 Prelims Recall Line
Drafted in 1947, adopted in 1949, enforced in 1950.

🧘‍♂️ IAS Monk Whisper

A Constitution is born in drafting,
but it begins its life only when adopted.