November 26th is celebrated as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) in India. While the Constitution was adopted on this date, it came into effect on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.
On which date was our constitution adopted? - [a] 26 November 1949 - [c] 15 August 1947 - [b] 26 January 1950 - [d] 9 December 1946
Asked in Research Assistant 2014 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Enactment and Adoption of the Constitution (key dates, provisions))
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Answer: A. 26 November 1949
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