Lesson 2 of 2 | Indian History / Two teachers, three dates
1857, 1947 and 1950
Learning outcome
You can keep the Revolt of 1857, Independence Day, and the day the Constitution came into force as three different dates.
Concepts and why
The Revolt of 1857 is the uprising named in the modern-history syllabus. It is not Independence Day. Independence Day is 15 August 1947. The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950. That is a later date. It is not Independence Day, and it is not 1857. The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949. That adoption date is also different from all three.
Worked examples
A question asks for Independence Day. The answer is 15 August 1947. A question asks for the Revolt of 1857. The year is 1857, not 1947. A question asks when the Constitution came into force. The answer is 26 January 1950.
Common mistakes
Writing 15 August 1947 as the year of the revolt. Writing 26 January 1950 as Independence Day. Writing 26 November 1949 as the day the Constitution came into force. That is the day of adoption.
Practice questions
- On which date is Independence Day?
- Which year names the revolt in this lesson?
- On which date did the Constitution come into force?
Answers and explanations
- 15 August 1947.
- 1857.
- 26 January 1950.
Analogy
A story has three chapters with three title pages. Chapter one is 1857. Chapter two is 15 August 1947. Chapter three is 26 January 1950. Using the title page of one chapter for another chapter is the mistake.
Quick reference
Revolt: 1857. Independence Day: 15 August 1947. Constitution in force: 26 January 1950. Adopted: 26 November 1949.