Consider the following events and arrange these in correct chronological order? I. Appointment of drafting committee (Aug 1947) II. Indian constitution was passed (Nov 1949) III. Date of execution of Indian constitution (Jan 1950) IV. Constituent assembly first met (Dec 1946)

1. A

   III, II, I, IV

2. B

   IV, I, III, II

3. C

   I, II, IV, III

4. D

   IV, I, II, III

Appeared in: UPPSC 2023

Explanation

• The correct sequence follows the logical progression of creating a constitution.
• The process started with the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly in December 1946 (IV).
• This was followed by the appointment of a specialized Drafting Committee in August 1947 (I) to prepare the draft.
• After the draft was completed and debated, the Constitution was officially passed and adopted in November 1949 (II).
• The final step was the Constitution coming into force, or its execution, on January 26, 1950 (III).

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option (III, II, I, IV) presents the events in reverse chronological order, which is incorrect.
• Option B: This option (IV, I, III, II) incorrectly places the execution of the Constitution (III) before it was formally passed and adopted (II). A law must be passed before it can be executed.
• Option C: This option (I, II, IV, III) incorrectly suggests the Drafting Committee (I) was appointed before the Constituent Assembly had its first meeting (IV). The Assembly had to be formed first to be able to appoint a committee.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Chronological order of the making of the Indian Constitution as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Understanding the foundational legal and historical framework of the country is essential for any professional, including nurses, as it underpins civic duties and rights.
• General knowledge, including key dates in national history, is a common component of competitive examinations for various government and professional roles.
• What if the question asked about the 'enactment' of the constitution? This term is synonymous with the date it was 'passed' and 'adopted' (November 26, 1949), not the date it 'came into force' (January 26, 1950).

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the task: The question requires arranging four historical events in the correct time sequence.
• Examine each event and its associated date or logical position in a process. The events are: (I) Drafting Committee - 1947, (II) Constitution Passed - 1949, (III) Constitution Executed - 1950, (IV) Assembly First Met - 1946.
• Determine the starting point. The formation and first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (IV) in 1946 is the earliest event.
• Logically sequence the subsequent events. After the assembly meets, a committee is appointed to draft (I), then the draft is debated and passed (II), and finally, the passed constitution is brought into force (III).
• Construct the final sequence based on this logic and the dates: IV (1946) -> I (1947) -> II (1949) -> III (1950).
• Compare this sequence (IV, I, II, III) with the given options to select the correct one.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Chronological order of the making of the Indian Constitution.
• Stem keywords: chronological order, Indian constitution, drafting committee, constituent assembly
• Lead-in keywords: arrange, correct chronological order

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Reference Book

E6 Handbook of Forensic Nursing Suresh Sharma pp. 47-50, 49-51