Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) 1950
Explanation:
- The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950.
- While it was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949, it was implemented on 26th January 1950 to honor the historic Purna Swaraj Declaration of 26th January 1930.
- With this, India officially became a sovereign, democratic republic.
Information Booster:
Why was 26th January chosen:
- 26th January 1930 was the day Indian National Congress (INC) declared Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) from British rule.
- To commemorate this, 26th January 1950 was chosen as Republic Day.
Timeline of the Making of the Indian Constitution
Date | Event | Details |
9 December 1946 | First Sitting | The Constituent Assembly met for the first time. |
11 December 1946 | Election of Key Members | Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected President, Harendra Coomar Mookerjee and V.T. Krishnamachari as Vice Presidents, and B.N. Rau was appointed Constitutional legal advisor. |
13 December 1946 | Objective Resolution Introduced | Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the Objective Resolution, which outlined the philosophy of the Indian Constitution. |
22 January 1947 | Objective Resolution Adopted | The Assembly unanimously adopted the Objective Resolution. |
July 1947 | Indian Independence Act, 1947 | The Act granted the Constituent Assembly full autonomy to draft the Constitution, repeal British laws, and function as the Dominion Legislature. |
July – October 1947 | Drafting Begins | The Constitutional Advisor began preparing the first draft based on discussed and adopted reports. |
22 July 1947 | Adoption of National Flag | The Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian National Flag. |
October 1947 – February 1948 | Draft Constitution Prepared | The Drafting Committee finalized the draft Constitution containing 315 Articles and 8 Schedules by February 21, 1948. |
4 November – 9 November 1948 | First Reading | The draft Constitution was introduced in the Assembly. |
15 November 1948 – 17 October 1949 | Second Reading | Clause-by-clause discussions were conducted. |
May 1949 | Approval of Commonwealth Membership | The Assembly accepted India's continued membership in the British Commonwealth. |
14 November – 26 November 1949 | Third Reading | The final reading of the Constitution was completed. |
26 November 1949 | Constitution Adopted | The Constituent Assembly formally passed and adopted the Constitution of India. |
24 January 1950 | Election of First President | Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India, and the National Anthem and National Song were adopted. |
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