Question

Who among the following moved 'objective resolution' in the constituent assembly?
1. Sardar Patel
2. BR Ambedkar
3. BN Rau
4. Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Jawaharlal Nehru

The correct answer is Jawaharlal Nehru.

• On 13^th December 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic 'Objectives Resolution' in the Assembly.
  • It laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure.
  • This Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on 22^nd January 1947.
  • It influenced the eventual shaping of the constitution through all its subsequent stages.
  • Its modified version forms the Preamble of the present Constitution.

• Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was independent India's first Minister of Law and Justice.
  • He was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables.
  • He was considered as the chief architect of the Constitution of India. He was given Bharat Ratna in 1990.
  • He was born on 14^_th April 1891 in Mhow, Indore. He was the first Indian to pursue a doctorate in economics abroad. He was passed away on 6th December 1956.
• Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, popularly known as Sardar Patel, was an Indian politician.
  • He served as the First Deputy Prime Minister of India.
• Sir Benegal Narsing Rau, was an Indian civil servant, jurist, diplomat and statesman known for his key role in drafting the Constitution of India.
  • He was also India's representative to the United Nations Security Council from 1950 to 1952.