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?

1. A. (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. B. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. C. (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement- II is incorrect
4. D. (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C

Explanation

Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, is indeed celebrated on November 26th annually to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India and promote constitutional values. This makes Statement I correct. However, the Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, was set up on August 29, 1947, to prepare the draft Constitution. November 26, 1949, is the date when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution, not when the Drafting Committee was set up. Therefore, Statement II is incorrect. This question tests fundamental knowledge about the Indian Constitution’s framing and key dates, a core topic in UPSC Polity.