On which date was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated?
Question and options
On which date was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated?
26th November 1949
26th January 1950
28th January 1950
1st October 1937
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 28th January 1950
The Supreme Court came into being when the Constitution took effect on 26 January 1950 and was inaugurated two days later, on 28 January 1950. 26 November 1949 is when the Constitution was adopted, and 1 October 1937 is when the Federal Court of India was inaugurated.
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