Which among the following is/are the correct information on Objective Resolution? 1. It was moved on December 13, 1946 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. 2. The Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 January 1947. 3. It said that territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units. 4. It said that India is an independent, sovereign, republic.
Which among the following is/are the correct information on Objective Resolution? 1. It was moved on December 13, 1946 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. 2. The Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 January 1947. 3. It said that territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units. 4. It said that India is an independent, sovereign, republic. Correct Answer 1, 3 and 4 only
The correct answer is 1, 3 and 4.
- On 13 December 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It provided the philosophy and guiding principles for framing the Constitution of India. It basically defined the aims of the Constituent Assembly that the members need to keep resolutions in mind while framing a sound Constitution.
Important Points
- Under these resolutions, the people of India were guaranteed social, economic and political justice, equality and fundamental freedoms.
- This resolution was unanimously adopted on 22 January 1947 and the Preamble to the Constitution is based on the resolutions. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Main points of the Objectives Resolution:-
- India is an independent, sovereign, republic; Hence, statement 4 is correct.
- India shall be a Union of erstwhile British Indian territories, Indian States, and other parts outside British India and the Indian States as are willing to be a part of the Union
- Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government and administration, except those assigned to or vested in the Union. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India and its constitution shall flow from the people
- All people of India shall be guaranteed and secured social, economic and political justice; equality of status and opportunities and equality before the law
- and fundamental freedoms - of speech, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action - subject to the law and public morality
- The minorities, backward and tribal areas, depressed and other backward classes shall be provided adequate safeguards
- The territorial integrity of the Republic and its sovereign rights on land, sea and air shall be maintained according to justice and law of civilized nations
- The land would make a full and willing contribution to the promotion of world peace and welfare of mankind
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