Match List - I with List - II. List - I List - II 
(A) First Lok Sabha Election (I) 1950 
(B) Adoption of the Constitution (II) 1949 
(C) First Republic Day (III) 1975 
(D) Promulgation of Emergency (IV) 1952 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III). Here's the explanation for each match:
· (A) First Lok Sabha Election - (IV) 1952: The first general elections for the Lok Sabha were held in 1951-1952, and the first Lok Sabha was constituted in 1952.
· (B) Adoption of the Constitution - (II) 1949: The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949. This day is celebrated as Constitution Day in India.
· (C) First Republic Day - (I) 1950: India celebrated its first Republic Day on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution came into effect, marking the transition to a republic.
· (D) Promulgation of Emergency - (III) 1975: A state of Emergency was declared by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, lasting until 1977. This period is often referred to as the "Emergency."
Information Booster
1. First Lok Sabha Election (1952): The first election saw a large voter turnout and laid the foundation of democratic governance in independent India.
2. Constitution Adoption (1949): The adoption marked the conclusion of over two years of deliberations by the Constituent Assembly, which began in 1946.
3. Republic Day (1950): January 26 was chosen to honor the date of the Declaration of Independence (Purna Swaraj) passed in 1930.
4. 1975 Emergency: The 1975-1977 Emergency is a significant period in Indian history, involving the suspension of civil liberties and curbing of political opposition.
5. Importance of Lok Sabha Elections: The first general election established India's commitment to a parliamentary democratic system with universal suffrage.
6. Republic Day Celebrations: This annual celebration includes a grand parade showcasing India's cultural heritage and military capabilities.