Objectives Resolution in Indian Constitution
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What does the resolution guarantee to all the people of India?

  • Integrity of the territory of the Republic
  • Equality of status of opportunity
  • Promotion of world peace and the welfare of mankind
  • Freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action (correct)

    • What was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on January 22, 1947?

  • Justice, social, economic and political guarantees (correct)
  • Preamble of the present Constitution
  • Freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action
  • Sovereign rights on land, sea and air

    • What is maintained as per the resolution?

  • The promotion of world peace and the welfare of mankind
  • Sovereign rights on land, sea and air
  • Justice and the law of civilized nations
  • The integrity of the territory of the Republic (correct)

    • Which groups are adequate safeguards provided for according to the resolution?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the resolution influence according to the text?

    <p>Shaping of the constitution through all its subsequent stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms the Preamble of the present Constitution?

    <p>A modified version of the resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 'Objectives Resolution' moved by Jawaharlal Nehru lay down?

    <p>Fundamentals and philosophy of constitutional structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Constituent Assembly declare in the 'Objectives Resolution'?

    <p>Firm resolve to proclaim India as an Independent Sovereign Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was proposed for the territories in the 'Objectives Resolution'?

    <p>To be constituted into an independent sovereign India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What status were the territories meant to possess under the proposed Constitution?

    <p>Autonomous units with residuary powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the power and authority of sovereign independent India derived from according to the 'Objectives Resolution'?

    <p>The people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the 'Objectives Resolution' moved by Jawaharlal Nehru?

    <p>Proclaiming India as an Independent Sovereign Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Guarantees of the Resolution

    • Guarantees justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for all people of India.
    • Aims to ensure the dignity of the individual and unity among citizens.

    Unanimous Adoption

    • The 'Objectives Resolution' was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947.

    Maintenance of Principles

    • The resolution maintains the commitment to democracy and the fundamental rights of individuals.

    Safeguards Provided

    • Adequate safeguards are provided for minorities, backward classes, and tribal areas as per the resolution.

    Influence of the Resolution

    • The resolution influences the framing of the Indian Constitution and its core principles.

    Preamble Formation

    • The 'Objectives Resolution' forms the Preamble of the Constitution, outlining its fundamental purposes and guiding principles.

    Key Laydowns of the 'Objectives Resolution'

    • It laid down the framework for a sovereign state committed to social, economic, and political justice.

    Declaration by the Constituent Assembly

    • The Constituent Assembly declared India to be a sovereign, democratic republic, ensuring that the power rests with the people.

    Territorial Proposals

    • The resolution proposed a federation encompassing the territories of India with a clear structure for governance.

    Status of Territories

    • The territories were meant to possess the status of erstwhile princely states and provinces under a unified Constitution.

    Source of Power and Authority

    • The power and authority of a sovereign independent India were derived from the will of the people, as articulated in the 'Objectives Resolution'.

    Main Purpose

    • The main purpose of the 'Objectives Resolution' was to provide a roadmap for the Indian Constitution, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to democracy and justice.

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