The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. Some provisions related to citizenship, elections, provisional parliament, and temporary and transitional provisions came into force immediately on this date. The major part of the Constitution came into force later.
The Preamble of the Constitution states this date: "IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION." This date marks the completion and adoption of the Constitution. 89. The Constitution of India was adopted and enacted on
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2013 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Enactment and Adoption of the Constitution (key dates, provisions))
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Answer: C. November 26,1949
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