Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
2014
Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
- A.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
- B.
B.R. Ambedkar
- C.
B.N. Rau
- D.
Mahatma Gandhi
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946; the Assembly adopted it on January 22, 1947. The Objectives Resolution set out the fundamental principles and philosophy for the new Constitution and, in modified form, became the Preamble.
Key clarifications:
B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee and was instrumental in framing the final text of the Constitution, but he did not move the Objectives Resolution.
B.N. Rau served as the constitutional adviser and prepared early drafts and inputs, yet he did not formally propose the Objectives Resolution.
Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly and therefore did not propose the Objectives Resolution.