Constitution Day

Constitution Day

Question: Constitution Day is celebrated on-
(a) 26 November
(b) 21 November
(c) 18 November
(d) 25 November
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 26 November 2016; India observes its Constitution Day.
  • On the day in 1949, the constitution was adopted which came into force on January 26, 1950 marking the beginning of a new era in the history of India.
  • The Union government in 2015 decided to observe 26th November as Constitution Day to honour our Constitution and its promulgation.
  • The day is celebrated to value and preserve the rich heritage of composite culture and to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.

Reference:
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/nation-observes-constitution-day-on-saturday-4395803/