UPSC Polity Question
Which among the following provisions of the Constitution came into force on the date of adoption of the Constitution? 1. Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in the Election Commission of India. 2. Proclamation of the National Emergency. 3. Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution. 4. There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
Correct Answer:
C. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
On the date of adoption, November 26, 1949, certain provisions came into immediate force. These included provisions related to citizenship (Article 5, 6, 7, etc.) and the Election Commission (Article 324). Provisions for National Emergency (Article 352) and the Council of Ministers (Article 74) came into force on January 26, 1950, the date of commencement of the Constitution.