UPSC Polity Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Objective Resolution? 1. It provided for the establishment of socialist, secular, Independent, sovereign, republic of India. 2. It provided to make contributions to promote world peace. 3. It provided the freedom of speech, expression and association to the people of India. 4. Territory of India shall comprise of British India, Indian States and territories which are outside India but willing to join India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 4 only
Correct Answer:
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Objective Resolution declared India as an 'Independent Sovereign Republic'. The words 'socialist' and 'secular' were added to the Preamble much later, in 1976. Statements 2, 3, and 4 are all correct provisions that were part of the Objective Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946.