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On which date the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. August 15, 1947
  2. November 26, 1949
  3. January 26, 1950
  4. August 15, 1950

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: November 26, 1949

Explanation: The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950, celebrated as Republic Day. ▪️ The Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, completed the draft in 1949. ▪️ The Constituent Assembly first met on December 9, 1946. ▪️ It had 299 members, including 15 women. ▪️ The drafting took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days. ▪️ The Assembly adopted the Preamble, declaring India a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. ▪️ The original Constitution had 395 Articles and 8 Schedules. ▪️ The Constitution is the world’s longest written constitution. ▪️ November 26 is now observed as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas).