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Difficulty: MediumConstitutional Development, Framing, and Preamble

Consider the key milestones associated with the framing of the Constitution of India. Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order from earliest to latest. Which sequence represents the correct order?

  1. 1Introduction of the landmark 'Objective Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly by Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. 2Adoption of the National Flag of India by the Constituent Assembly
  3. 3Appointment of the Drafting Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  4. 4Final enactment and adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly

Answer

The correct chronological sequence of constitutional framing milestones is: Introduction of the Objective Resolution (December 13, 1946), Adoption of the National Flag (July 22, 1947), Appointment of the Drafting Committee (August 29, 1947), and Enactment/Adoption of the Constitution (November 26, 1949).
The sequence is strictly chronological according to official Constituent Assembly records: the Objective Resolution was introduced on December 13, 1946; the National Flag was adopted on July 22, 1947; the Drafting Committee was appointed on August 29, 1947; and the Constitution was enacted on November 26, 1949.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the date of the introduction of the Objective Resolution
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic 'Objective Resolution' on December 13, 1946.
It defined the aims and foundational philosophy of the Constituent Assembly.
2
Determine the date of adoption of the National Flag
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Tricolour as National Flag on July 22, 1947.
This took place shortly before India achieved independence.
3
Determine the date when the Drafting Committee was set up
The Assembly constituted the Drafting Committee under Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on August 29, 1947.
This committee was tasked with preparing a draft of the new Constitution.
4
Determine the date of adoption of the Constitution
The Constitution was formally passed, enacted, and adopted on November 26, 1949.
This completed the drafting and deliberation process of the Constituent Assembly.

Key Concept

Milestones in the Framing of the Indian Constitution
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