Identify the Indian Political Leader with the help of the following information : I. He moved the 'Objectives resolution' in the Constituent Assembly. II. He moved the resolution proposing that the National flag be a horizontal tricolor of saffron, white and dark green in equal proportions with a wheel of navy blue colour in the centre.
Identify the Indian Political Leader with the help of the following information : I. He moved the 'Objectives resolution' in the Constituent Assembly. II. He moved the resolution proposing that the National flag be a horizontal tricolor of saffron, white and dark green in equal proportions with a wheel of navy blue colour in the centre.
Options
The correct option is (B) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
Why this is right:
- Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic 'Objectives Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December 1946, laying down the guiding ideals of the Constitution.
- He also moved the resolution (22 July 1947) proposing the National Flag as a horizontal tricolour of saffron, white and dark green with a navy-blue wheel (Ashoka Chakra) at the centre.
Marking Scheme
- 11 mark for correctly selecting option (B) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
- 2No partial credit; confusing the mover (Nehru) with the presiding officer (Rajendra Prasad) earns no marks.
Hint
The Objectives Resolution and the National Flag resolution were both moved by the same leader who became India's first Prime Minister.
Quick Oral Answer
Jawaharlal Nehru moved both the Objectives Resolution and the National Flag resolution in the Constituent Assembly, so the answer is Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
Analysis & Explanation
This identification MCQ links two landmark motions in the Constituent Assembly to one leader.
Why (B) is correct:
- Both the Objectives Resolution (which later became the basis of the Preamble) and the National Flag resolution were moved by Jawaharlal Nehru, giving him a defining role in shaping the new nation's ideals and symbols.
Why the other options are wrong:
- (A) Sardar Patel — chaired key committees (like the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities) and led the integration of princely states, but did not move these two resolutions.
- (C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad — was the President of the Constituent Assembly, presiding over debates rather than moving these motions.
- (D) Dr. Radhakrishnan — a distinguished member and philosopher, but not the mover of the Objectives Resolution or the Flag resolution.
Exam tip: Remember the pairing — Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution; Rajendra Prasad presided; Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.
Common Mistakes
- 1Choosing Dr. Rajendra Prasad because he is closely linked to the Constituent Assembly — but he was its President (presiding officer), not the mover of these resolutions.
- 2Assuming Sardar Patel moved the Objectives Resolution due to his prominence; he led other committees and the integration of states.
Interesting Facts
The Objectives Resolution, moved by Nehru on 13 December 1946, later evolved into the Preamble of the Constitution.
The National Flag adopted on 22 July 1947 replaced the earlier spinning wheel (charkha) at the centre with the Ashoka Chakra.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the role of Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Constituent Assembly?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President (chairman) of the Constituent Assembly, presiding over its debates. He did not move the Objectives Resolution or the Flag resolution — those were moved by Nehru.
Why is the Objectives Resolution important?
Moved by Nehru on 13 December 1946, it set out the fundamental ideals — sovereignty, justice, equality and liberty — that guided the framing of the Constitution and later formed the basis of the Preamble.