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The Objectives Resolution, moved in December 1946, was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:

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Answer: Option A — 22 January 1947

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The Objectives Resolution, moved in the Constituent Assembly in December 1946, was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on 22 January 1947.

Why it took time:

The resolution was debated at length.

Some members, such as Dr. M. R. Jayakar, proposed that its adoption should be postponed until the Muslim League and the representatives of the princely states joined the Assembly.

The Assembly waited for some time in the hope that the Muslim League would join, but the League continued its boycott.

Finally, the resolution was adopted unanimously by the members present.

What the resolution contained:

It set out the aims and ideals of the Constitution: an independent republic, a union of the Indian territories, autonomous units, justice, equality and freedoms for all, and safeguards for minorities and backward sections.

Importance:

  • It laid down the philosophy and the guiding principles of the Constitution.
  • The Preamble of the Constitution is based largely on the ideas of the Objectives Resolution.
  • After its adoption, the Assembly set up various committees to work out the details of the Constitution.

Committees set up by the Assembly:

  • The Union Powers Committee.
  • The Union Constitution Committee.
  • The Provincial Constitution Committee.
  • The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas.
  • The States Committee (for negotiating with the princely states).
  • The Steering Committee.
  • The Drafting Committee (set up later, after Independence).

Dr. Ambedkar's speech on the resolution:

Dr. Ambedkar, speaking on the resolution, supported its aims but regretted that it did not say how social and economic justice would be achieved.

He also appealed to the Congress to make efforts to bring the Muslim League into the Assembly.

Why not the other options?

  • ✗2 February 1947 and 15 August 1947 are not the date of its adoption; 13 December 1946 was the date on which it was moved.

Quick tip

Remember: Objectives Resolution - moved on 13 December 1946 (Nehru), adopted unanimously on 22 January 1947; basis of the Preamble.

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