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Direction: For the given Assertion (A) and Reason (R), select the correct alternative: A: The Indian Constitution came in to force from the 26th January 1950. R: 26th January is celebrated as the…

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Direction: For the given Assertion (A) and Reason (R), select the correct alternative:
A: The Indian Constitution came in to force from the 26th January 1950.
R: 26th January is celebrated as the Republic Day.
  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
The Constitution did come into force on 26 January 1950 (A true), and that date is celebrated as Republic Day (R true). But R is a consequence of A, not its explanation: Republic Day is celebrated because the Constitution came into force then.

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