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Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day :
\nStatement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
\nStatement-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.
\nWhich one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/p>\n

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\nStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
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\nConstitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated on 26th November each year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949. This day aims to promote constitutional values among citizens. However, the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly was set up on 29th August 1947, not on 26th November 1949. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of this committee.
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\nThe Constitution of India came into effect on 26th January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. The idea of celebrating November 26th as Constitution Day was officially announced by the Government of India in 2015 as part of the celebrations of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary. Statement-II incorrectly states the date of the setting up of the Drafting Committee.
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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 … <\/p>\n

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