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Question
Jawaharlal Nehru presented the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December, 1946. It gave a brief account of the ideals and objectives of the Constitution. Which of the following statement are correct in this context?
- India was declared an independent sovereign republic.
- Justice, equality and fraternity were assured to all the citizens of India.
- Adequate safeguards were provided to minorities. It also referred to the well-being of the backward and depressed classes.
Options
i and ii
I and iii
ii and iii
i, ii and iii
Solution
i, ii and iii
Explanation:
On December 13, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru presented the Objectives Resolution to the Constituent Assembly. It provided a summary of the Constitution's ideals and objectives. These are as follows:
(i) India was declared a sovereign independent republic.
(ii) All Indian citizens were guaranteed justice, equality, and fraternity.
(iii) Minorities were given adequate protection. It also referred to the well-being of the poor and destitute.
(iv) It was decided that India would combine liberal democratic ideas with socialist economic justice ideas.
(v) India would adopt a form of government that its people would accept. No British stance would be acceptable to the people of India.