Q. Provisions related to which of the following topics of the Constitution of India came into force on 26th November 1949?
1. Provisional Parliament
2. Citizenship
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
4. Elections
5. Planning Commission
6. Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Exp) Option b is the correct.
Options 1, 2 and 4 are correct: Some provisions of the Constitution pertaining to citizenship, elections, provisional parliament, temporary and transitional provisions, and short title contained in Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 367, 379, 380, 388, 391, 392 and 393 (these provisions are related to citizenship, elections, provisional parliament, temporary and transitional provision) came into force on November 26, 1949 itself.
Options 3, 5 and 6 are incorrect: The provisions of Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights came into force on January 26, 1950. The Planning Commission was an extra constitutional body.
Important Tips
Why was 26 January 1950 chosen for the new Constitution to come into force?
The date 26 January 1950 was chosen to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the celebration of the Independence Day at the Lahore session of the Congress under Nehru and to symbolize India’s transition to a republic.
