The song "Jana-Gana-Mana" was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent…
2021
The song "Jana-Gana-Mana" was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on which date?
Answer: A. 24 January, 1950 — Concept: Alongside finalising the text of the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly separately and formally adopted India's key national symbols -- the…
- A.
24 January, 1950
- B.
26 January, 1950
- C.
15 August, 1947
- D.
26 November, 1949
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Correct answer: A
Concept: Alongside finalising the text of the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly separately and formally adopted India's key national symbols -- the National Flag, the National Anthem, and the National Song -- at distinct sittings. These symbol-adoption dates are historically different milestones from Independence Day and from the date the Constitution itself came into force.
Application: At its final sitting on 24 January 1950, presided over by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the Constituent Assembly formally declared the Hindi version of "Jana-Gana-Mana" as the National Anthem of India, and "Vande Mataram" as the National Song.
Cross-check: Placing the four constitutional milestones on a timeline confirms the distinction:
Date | Event |
|---|---|
15 August 1947 | India's Independence Day |
26 November 1949 | Constituent Assembly adopts (passes) the Constitution's text (Constitution Day / Samvidhan Divas) |
24 January 1950 | Constituent Assembly formally declares the National Anthem and National Song, at its last sitting |
26 January 1950 | The Constitution comes into force (Republic Day) |
Result: Since the National Anthem was formally adopted on 24 January 1950, that is the correct date.