Constitution Day 2023: 26 November

Current Context: Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated in India on November 26. This day marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.

• The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950.
• This year, 2023, marks the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly and played an important role in the drafting of the Constitution.
• The theme for Constitution Day 2023 in India is "India: Mother of Democracy".
• This theme highlights India’s role as a global leader in democracy and its commitment to upholding the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution.

Question:

Q.1 Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly?
a. Jawaharlal Nehru
b. Mahatma Gandhi
c. Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
d. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel