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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1997
Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 38Interactive Test Mode
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Q38. In the following quotation, “WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity: and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and the integrity of the Nation. In our Constituent Assembly this ‘X’ do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution.” ‘X’ stands for:

In the following quotation, “WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity: and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and the integrity of the Nation. In our Constituent Assembly this ‘X’ do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution.” ‘X’ stands for:

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — twenty-sixth day of November, 1949

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The Constituent Assembly adopted, enacted, and gave to the people the Constitution of India on the 26th day of November, 1949 ('X' in the Preamble). The Constitution came into full effect on 26th January 1950.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q38)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — twenty-sixth day of November, 1949

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q38

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 38 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (B): "twenty-sixth day of November, 1949". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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