UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following statements: 1. The Preamble was enacted after the entire Constitution was already enacted. 2. All the provisions of the Constitution of India came into force from 26th Nov, 1949. 3. The date mentioned in the preamble is the date when the Constitution was adopted, enacted and enforced. How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
A. Only one
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Preamble was adopted by the Constituent Assembly after the rest of the Constitution was passed. Statement 2 is incorrect: Only some provisions (like those on citizenship and elections) came into force on Nov 26, 1949. The majority of the Constitution came into force on Jan 26, 1950. Statement 3 is incorrect: The date in the Preamble (Nov 26, 1949) is the date of adoption and enactment, but the date of enforcement for the bulk of the Constitution was Jan 26, 1950.