Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Why was 26 January chosen as the 'date of commencement' of the Constitution?
AThe Nehru Report
BThe 'Do or Die' slogan
CThe Purna Swaraj resolution ✓ Correct
DThe Poona Pact
Correct answer: (C) The Purna Swaraj resolution — It was chosen to honour the Purna Swaraj resolution, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★It was chosen to honour the Purna Swaraj resolution, so that is the answer.
★Purna Swaraj, complete independence, was declared on 26 January 1930.
★That day was celebrated as Independence Day before 1947.
★The makers chose the same date for the Constitution's commencement.
★So the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.
★This day is observed as Republic Day.
★Thus the answer is the Purna Swaraj resolution.
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