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: Judge each statement on its own first.
We check the Assertion and the Reason as separate facts before linking them.
Step 2: Test the Assertion.
The Constitution of India did come into force on $26$ January $1950$, so the Assertion is true.
Step 3: Test the Reason.
$26$ January is indeed observed every year as Republic Day, so the Reason is also true.
Step 4: Look for the cause and effect.
Republic Day exists because the Constitution started on that date; the celebration is the effect, not the cause.
Step 5: Decide on the explanation.
Since the Reason is a result rather than the cause, it does not explain the Assertion.
Step 6: Select the option.
Both true, but R is not the correct explanation of As.
\[ \boxed{\text{Both [As] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [As].}} \]