Anand Classes provides comprehensive CDS and AFCAT exam notes on the Making, Enactment, and Enforcement of the Indian Constitution. This article covers important topics such as the adoption of the Constitution on 26th November 1949, its commencement on 26th January 1950, major Constitution committees, and their chairmen. CDS and AFCAT aspirants can use these detailed notes for quick revision, exam preparation, and understanding key dates and facts related to the Indian Constitution.
Enactment and Enforcement of Constitution – CDS and AFCAT Exam Notes
Adoption of the Constitution (CDS and AFCAT)
- The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th November 1949.
- On this day, 284 members signed the Constitution.
- The date 26th November 1949 is also mentioned in the Preamble as the day when the people of India adopted, enacted, and gave themselves the Constitution.
Commencement of the Constitution (CDS and AFCAT)
- The Constitution came into force on 26th January 1950.
- This date was specifically chosen because 26th January 1930 was celebrated as Poorna Swaraj Day.
Major Constitution Committees and Their Chairmen – CDS and AFCAT Polity Notes
| S.No | Major Committees | Chairmen |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drafting Committee | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| 2 | Union Powers Committee | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 3 | Union Constitution Committee | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 4 | Provincial Constitution Committee | Sardar Patel |
| 5 | Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities, Tribal Affairs | Sardar Patel |
| 6 | Rules of Procedure Committee | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| 7 | States Committee | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 8 | Steering Committee | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| 9 | Special Committee to Examine the Draft Constitution | Sir Alladi Krishna Swamy Iyer |
FAQs – Enactment and Enforcement of the Constitution (CDS and AFCAT Exam)
Q1. When was the Constitution of India adopted? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Date)
👉 The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th November 1949, and 284 members signed it on that day.
Q2. What is the significance of 26th November 1949 in the Preamble? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Polity)
👉 This date is mentioned in the Preamble as the day on which the people of India adopted, enacted, and gave themselves the Constitution.
Q3. When did the Constitution of India come into force? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Polity Date)
👉 The Constitution came into force on 26th January 1950, chosen to commemorate Poorna Swaraj Day 1930.
Q4. Why was 26th January chosen as the commencement date? (CDS and AFCAT Exam History)
👉 Because 26th January 1930 was celebrated as Poorna Swaraj Day, symbolizing India’s full independence aspiration.
Q5. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Polity)
👉 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
Q6. Which committees were chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Committees)
👉 Union Powers Committee, Union Constitution Committee, and States Committee were chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Q7. Which committees were chaired by Sardar Patel? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Committees)
👉 Provincial Constitution Committee and Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities & Tribal Affairs were chaired by Sardar Patel.
Q8. Which committees were chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Committees)
👉 Rules of Procedure Committee and Steering Committee were chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Q9. Who chaired the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Polity)
👉 Sir Alladi Krishna Swamy Iyer chaired the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution.
MCQs – Enactment and Enforcement of the Constitution (CDS and AFCAT Exam)
Q1. On which date was the Constitution of India adopted? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Date)
a) 26th January 1950
b) 26th November 1949
c) 15th August 1947
d) 9th December 1946
✅ Answer: b) 26th November 1949
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949 and 284 members signed it.
Q2. How many members signed the Constitution on the adoption day? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Polity)
a) 250
b) 284
c) 300
d) 275
✅ Answer: b) 284
Explanation: 284 members appended their signatures on 26th November 1949.
Q3. When did the Constitution of India come into force? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Date)
a) 26th November 1949
b) 15th August 1947
c) 26th January 1950
d) 9th December 1946
✅ Answer: c) 26th January 1950
Explanation: Constitution came into force on 26th January 1950, chosen to commemorate Poorna Swaraj Day.
Q4. Why was 26th January chosen as the commencement date? (CDS and AFCAT Exam History)
a) Independence Day
b) Republic Day
c) Poorna Swaraj Day 1930
d) Adoption of Preamble
✅ Answer: c) Poorna Swaraj Day 1930
Explanation: 26th January 1930 was celebrated as Poorna Swaraj Day, symbolizing India’s full independence aspiration.
Q5. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Polity)
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
c) Sardar Patel
d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
✅ Answer: b) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Q6. Which committees were chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Committees)
a) Drafting Committee and Rules of Procedure Committee
b) Union Powers, Union Constitution, and States Committees
c) Provincial Constitution and Advisory Committee
d) Steering Committee and Special Committee
✅ Answer: b) Union Powers, Union Constitution, and States Committees
Q7. Which committees were chaired by Sardar Patel? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Committees)
a) Drafting Committee
b) Rules of Procedure Committee
c) Provincial Constitution Committee and Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights & Minorities
d) Steering Committee
✅ Answer: c) Provincial Constitution Committee and Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights & Minorities
Q8. Who chaired the Rules of Procedure and Steering Committees? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Committees)
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
c) Sardar Patel
d) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
✅ Answer: b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Q9. Who chaired the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Polity)
a) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
b) Sir Alladi Krishna Swamy Iyer
c) Sardar Patel
d) Jawaharlal Nehru
✅ Answer: b) Sir Alladi Krishna Swamy Iyer
Q10. What is the significance of 26th November 1949 in the Preamble? (CDS and AFCAT Exam Polity)
a) Day Constitution came into force
b) Day India became independent
c) Day people of India adopted, enacted, and gave themselves the Constitution
d) Day of Poorna Swaraj declaration
✅ Answer: c) Day people of India adopted, enacted, and gave themselves the Constitution
Quick Revision Points – CDS and AFCAT Exam
- 26 Nov 1949 – Constitution adopted; 284 members signed.
- 26 Jan 1950 – Constitution enforced; commencement coincides with Poorna Swaraj Day 1930.
- Drafting Committee – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
- Union Powers & Constitution Committees – Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Provincial Constitution & Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights – Sardar Patel.
- Rules of Procedure & Steering Committees – Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
- Special Committee to examine Draft Constitution – Sir Alladi Krishna Swamy Iyer.