Which one of the following is referred to in the Constitution of India as the ‘Date of its Commencement’ ?
[amp_mcq option1=”14th November, 1949″ option2=”17th October, 1949″ option3=”26th January, 1950″ option4=”26th November, 1949″ correct=”option3″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022
The Constitution of India is referred to have commenced on 26th January, 1950. This date is celebrated as Republic Day in India.
While certain provisions relating to citizenship, elections, provisional Parliament, etc., came into force on 26th November, 1949 (the date of adoption and enactment of the Constitution), the bulk of the Constitution and its Preamble came into effect on 26th January, 1950.