Indian Polity PYQ 3 of 375 · Constitutional Development of India

What was the duration in the making of the Indian Constitution?

  1. A2 years, 11 months and 18 days
  2. B1 year, 10 months and 12 days
  3. C2 years, 10 months and 5 days
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (a) 2 years, 11 months and 18 days

Explanation

From the beginning of drafting to the adoption of the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly took a total of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days. The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on 9 December, 1946, while the Constitution was adopted on 26 November, 1949.

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