UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 35
Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India:
- There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the 'Constitution of India'.
- There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed.
- There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Part XXII of the Constitution expressly names it, repeals colonial constitutional enactments and specifies commencement dates.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - False: Article 393 states the short title, so statement 1 is not correct.
B: Correct - Correct choice: Article 393 names the Constitution, Article 395 repeals the 1935/1947 Acts, and Article 394 specifies commencement on 26 January 1950 for most provisions.
C: Incorrect - statement 3 is also false because Article 394 explicitly states the commencement date.
D: Incorrect - all three claims of omission are false; there is not even one correct statement.