Question
Consider the following statements about the Constitution of India:
1. No Article specifies it will be officially called the ‘Constitution of India’.
2. No Article specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed.
3. No Article mentions 26th January, 1950 as the commencement date.
Which conclusion based on the above is correct?
Explanation
The final provisions of the Constitution (Articles 393–395) deal with its short title, commencement and repeal of earlier constitutional laws. The statements reverse the functions of these provisions.
Statement 1 — Incorrect: Article 393 deals with the short title of the Constitution. It states that the Constitution may be called the ”Constitution of India.”
Statement 2 — Incorrect: Article 395 deals with the repeal of earlier colonial laws, specifically the Government of India Act, 1935 and the Indian Independence Act, 1947, subject to the exception specified in the Article.
Statement 3 — Incorrect: Article 394 deals with the commencement of the Constitution. Certain provisions came into force immediately upon adoption, while the remaining provisions came into force on 26 January 1950, which is referred to as the commencement of the Constitution.
Therefore, all three statements are incorrect.