The date mentioned in the Preamble is —
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Correct (A): The Preamble records 26 November 1949 as the date on which the people of India adopted
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The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country. It defines the structure, powers and responsibilities of government institutions and guarantees the rights and freedoms of citizens.
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution on 26 November 1949. It came into force on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated every year as Republic Day.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution. He served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and played a central role in preparing the Constitution.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly. He later became the first President of independent India.
The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to complete the Indian Constitution. It held 11 sessions during the constitution-making process.
Its major features include a written and detailed Constitution, parliamentary government, federalism with a strong Centre, an independent judiciary, secularism, universal adult franchise and guarantees of Fundamental Rights.