Question 5 [Fill in the blanks] - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 8 Political Science - The Constitution and the Need - Political Science

Our constitution came into effect on ______ .

A. 15 August 1947

B.  26 January 1950

C. 26 November 1949

D. 30 January 1948

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Answer:

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is (B) 26 January 1950

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

Let’s check all the options

• Option (A) 15 August 1947 - This is the date when India became independent from British rule. However, this is not the date when the constitution came into effect. So, this is incorrect .
  
  
• Option (B) 26 January 1950 - This is the date when the constitution of India was fully enforced. It is also celebrated as Republic Day in India. So, this is correct .
  
  
• Option (C) 26 November 1949 - This is the date when the constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly. However, it was not fully implemented until 26 January 1950. So, this is incorrect .
  
  
• Option (D) 30 January 1948 - This is the date when Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, was assassinated. It has no relation to the constitution of India. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (B) is correct .

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