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