Multiple choice general knowledge

When did Indian Constitution take effect from?

  1. 15 January, 1947

  2. 26 January, 1950

  3. 26 August, 1950

  4. 15 August, 1947
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Explanation

The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949 but came into effect on January 26, 1950. January 26 was chosen because it was Purna Swaraj Day (Independence Day) declared in 1930. August 15, 1947 was when India gained independence from British rule, but the country was governed under the modified Government of India Act, 1935 until the Constitution was enacted.

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