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What were the ideals expressed in the Objectives Resolution?

Correct Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the Objectives Resolution on 13 December 1946, outlining the defining ideals of the Constitution of Independent India. It provided the framework within which the work of constitution-making was to proceed.

The Resolution proclaimed India to be an “Independent Sovereign Republic”. It guaranteed its citizens justice, equality and freedom. Furthermore, it assured that “adequate safeguards” would be provided for minorities, backward and tribal areas, and Depressed and Other Backward Classes. By outlining these objectives, the resolution laid the foundation for the new nation's constitutional vision.

Exercise: ANSWER IN 100-150 WORDS | Q: 1 | (Page 26)
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Explanation

The answer is derived from the section '2. THE VISION OF THE CONSTITUTION'. It highlights the three main ideals explicitly mentioned in the text: the proclamation of India as an Independent Sovereign Republic, the guarantee of justice, equality, and freedom, and the assurance of safeguards for marginalized communities. The word count adheres to the short answer constraints.

Solution Steps

  1. Identify the introduction of the Objectives Resolution by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December 1946.

  2. List the proclamation of India as an 'Independent Sovereign Republic'.

  3. List the guarantees of justice, equality, and freedom.

  4. Mention the assurance of adequate safeguards for minorities, backward and tribal areas, and Depressed and Other Backward Classes.

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