Question

Who proposed the Objective Resolution to the Constitution of India on December 13, 1946?
A.Mahatma Gandhi
B.B.R. Ambedkar
C.Jawaharlal Nehru
D.Rajendra Prasad

Answer 1

Hint: The first official meeting for drafting the Constitution of India was held on 9 December 1946. The objective resolution was proposed on 13 December 1946.

Complete answer: Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the Objective Resolution to the Constitution of India on 13th December 1946 which laid down the principles of the constitution. The Objective Resolution provides the philosophy of the constitution. The Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 January 1947. The Resolution proclaimed India as a sovereign Republic which is now independent of any external ruler. The Resolution stated that the citizens of India must be guaranteed justice, freedom and equality. It also talked about adequate safeguards for the minorities in the Indian society. The Objective resolution later took the form of Preamble of the Constitution of India.
Therefore, option “C” is the correct answer.

Note: It took the member of the constituent assembly 2 years 11 months and 17 days to finally come up with the constitution of India. It till date is the lengthiest constitution the world has witnessed.