The Constituent Assembly adopted the constitution of India on ________.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 26th November 1949

Key Points

The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949.
This date is celebrated as Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas in India.
The Constitution came into effect on 26th January 1950, marking the day when India became a republic.
The adoption of the Constitution marked the culmination of the Indian independence movement and laid down the framework for the governance of India.

Additional Information

The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.
It establishes the fundamental political principles, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
It declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, assuring its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity.
The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution contains three lists which delineate the subjects under the Union, State, and Concurrent lists.
Amendments to the Constitution can be made through a process outlined in Article 368.
The Constitution has undergone several amendments to address the evolving needs and challenges of the nation.