Question

Direction - For the below Assertion [As] and Reason [R], choose the correct alternative-
Assertion [As] : The Indian Constitution came into force with effect from \( 26^{\text{th}} \) January 1950.
Reason [R] : \( 26^{\text{th}} \) January is celebrated as Republic Day.

• A. Both [As] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [As].
• B. Both [As] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [As].
• C. [As] is true, but [R] is false.
• D. [As] is false, but [R] is true.

Hint:

To test if [R] is the correct explanation of [As], read the assertion, insert the word "BECAUSE", and then read the reason. If the resulting sentence makes logical and historical sense, then [R] is the correct explanation. Here, "The Constitution came into force because we celebrate Republic Day" is logically incorrect.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
We need to evaluate the truth value of the given Assertion [As] and Reason [R] and determine if the Reason explains why the Assertion occurred.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- Let us evaluate the Assertion [As]: "The Indian Constitution came into force with effect from \( 26^{\text{th}} \) January 1950." This statement is historically correct.
- Let us evaluate the Reason [R]: "\( 26^{\text{th}} \) January is celebrated as Republic Day." This statement is also correct because India became a democratic republic on this date.
- Now, let us check for a causal connection:
Does the Constitution coming into force happen because \( 26^{\text{th}} \) January is celebrated as Republic Day? No. In fact, the reverse is true: \( 26^{\text{th}} \) January is celebrated as Republic Day because the Constitution came into force on that day.
Therefore, while both statements are true, [R] is not the correct explanation of [As].

Step 3: Final Answer:
(B) Both [As] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [As].