2023 GS Paper I, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper I

Question 85: Polity and Governance

Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day :

  1. Statement-IThe Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
  2. Statement-IIOn 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
cStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
dStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

AnswerUPSC’s answer is (c).

Statement I is correct: Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is observed on 26 November each year, since 2015, to promote constitutional values, because the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on that date in 1949. Statement II is wrong: the Drafting Committee under Dr B. R. Ambedkar was set up on 29 August 1947; on 26 November 1949 the Constitution was adopted.

  • I. Constitution Day is observed on 26 November to promote constitutional values.
  • II. The Drafting Committee was set up on 29 August 1947.

How you could have got this

If you were sure Statement-I is correct, (d) goes. Then judge the second statement; if it is correct too, decide whether it explains the first.

What you needed to know: Constitution Day is observed on 26 November to promote constitutional values.

Which options go is worked out from UPSC’s key and the options, not by a model.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Statement II is false, so it cannot explain Statement I.
  • (b) Statement II is false, so 'both correct' fails.
  • (c) Correct: Statement I is true, Statement II is false.
  • (d) Statement I is true, so this reverses the position.

Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2023, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.