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The 'Objectives Resolution', which laid down the fundamental principles and philosophy of the Constitution, was moved in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December 1946 by:

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Answer: Option B — Jawaharlal Nehru

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Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic "Objectives Resolution" (also called the Objective Resolution) in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December 1946.

Main points of the resolution:

  • It declared the firm and solemn resolve of the Assembly to proclaim India as an independent republic and to draw up a constitution for her future governance.
  • India would be a union of the British Indian territories, the princely states and other parts willing to join.
  • The territories would be autonomous units with residuary powers, except for the powers given to the Union.
  • All the people would be guaranteed justice (social, economic and political), equality of status and opportunity, and equality before the law.
  • They would be guaranteed freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action, subject to law and public morality.
  • Adequate safeguards would be provided for minorities, backward and tribal areas, and the depressed and other backward classes.
  • The integrity of the territory of the republic and its rights on land, sea and air would be maintained.
  • India would make its full contribution to world peace and the welfare of mankind.

Importance:

  • The resolution reflected the aspirations of the freedom struggle.
  • It became the basis of the Preamble of the Constitution.
  • It guided the work of the Assembly in framing the Constitution.

Nehru's speech:

In moving the resolution, Nehru said that it was "something more than a resolution. It is a declaration, a firm resolve, a pledge and an undertaking".

Debate:

The resolution was discussed at length by the members.

Some members, such as M. R. Jayakar, suggested that it should be postponed until the Muslim League and the princely states joined the Assembly, but the Assembly went ahead.

Why not the other options?

  • ✗Rajendra Prasad, Ambedkar and Patel did not move the Objectives Resolution.

Quick tip

Remember: Objectives Resolution = moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December 1946; it became the basis of the Preamble.

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