India marks 75 years of the Constitution's adoption at Samvidhan Sadan; coin, stamp and books released
On 26 November 2024 (Constitution Day), President Droupadi Murmu led the commemoration of 75 years of the Constitution's adoption in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi.
Summary
On 26 November 2024, Constitution Day, India marked the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution with the main function in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan (the old Parliament House), New Delhi, attended by President Droupadi Murmu, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister and the Lok Sabha Speaker. A commemorative coin and stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary were released, along with the books 'Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse' and 'Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey'. The President led a live reading of the Preamble. The year-long celebrations, with the theme 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman', rest on four pillars: Preamble of the Constitution, Know Your Constitution, Making of the Constitution and Celebrating the Glory of the Constitution. Background: the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949 and it came into effect on 26 January 1950; in 2015 the Government formally declared 26 November as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas).
Key facts
- Event
- 26 Nov 2024, Central Hall, Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi
- Released
- Commemorative coin and stamp; two books on the making of the Constitution
- Theme
- Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman
- Four pillars
- Preamble; Know Your Constitution; Making of the Constitution; Celebrating its Glory
- Static
- Adopted 26 Nov 1949; in force 26 Jan 1950; Constitution Day declared in 2015
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the main function marking 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution held on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi
PIB: the main function was held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, attended by the President, Vice-President, PM and Speaker.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. 2. 26 November was formally declared Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) in 2010. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: the Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950; the Government formally declared 26 November as Constitution Day in 2015, not 2010. Only 1 is correct.
Which of the following were released at the Samvidhan Sadan function on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — A commemorative coin and stamp, and two books on the making of the Constitution
PIB: a commemorative coin and stamp for the 75th anniversary were released, along with the books 'Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse' and 'Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey'.