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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 119 of 200

Q119
Indian PolityMaking of the Constitution & Salient Features
On which date the Indian constitution was adopted by the constituent assembly?
  1. a.August 15, 1947
  2. b.November 26, 1949
  3. c.January 26, 1950
  4. d.August 15, 1950

Answer: (B) November 26, 1949

The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, which is now observed as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas). It came into force on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. These two dates mark different milestones in the Constitution's journey.