In which year did the Parliament adopt Indian Constitution?
A
1947
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
1948
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
1950
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
1952
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D 1950
Some provisions of the Constitution pertaining to citizenship, elections, provisional parliament, etc., came into force on November 26, 1949, itself. The remaining provisions (the major part) of the Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. This day is referred to in the Constitution as the ‘date of its commencement’ and celebrated as the Republic Day. January 26 was specifically chosen as the ‘date of commencement’ of the Constitution because of its historical importance. It was on this day in 1930 that Purna Swaraj day was celebrated, following the resolution of the Lahore Session (December 1929) of the INC.