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    Question

    Consider the following statements about enforcement of

    the Constitution: 1. Some of the constitutional provisions related to citizenship, elections and oath by President came into force on the date of adoption of the Constitution. 2. With the complete adoption of the Constitution, the Indian Independence Act, 1947 was repealed. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ● Statement 1 is correct: Some of the provisions related to citizenship (Article 5 to 9), elections (Article 324), oath of President (Article 60), Article 380, 391, 392 and other provisions under Articles 366, 367, 379, 388 and 393 came into force with the adoption of the Constitution on November 26, 1949 itself. ● Statement 2 is incorrect: With the commencement (not adoption) of the Constitution on January 26, 1950, the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 with all enactments amending or supplementing the latter Act, were repealed (Article 395).

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