Objective Resolution and the Constituent Assembly

The Constituent Assembly of India was formed to draft the Constitution of India. One of the crucial initial steps in defining the aims and objectives of the Assembly was the introduction of the 'Objective Resolution'.

The Objective Resolution laid down the fundamentals and the philosophy of the constitutional structure. It declared India's resolve to be an independent sovereign republic, guaranteeing its citizens justice, equality, and freedom. It also defined the powers of the constituent states and outlined the protection of minorities and backward classes.

This historic resolution was moved in the Constituent Assembly by a prominent leader who played a key role in India's freedom struggle and became its first Prime Minister.

• Sardar Patel was a leading figure, known for integrating the princely states.
• BR Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.
• BN Rau was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
• Jawaharlal Nehru was a pivotal leader and presented the core principles India would follow.

The Objective Resolution was moved on December 13, 1946, and was unanimously adopted by the Assembly on January 22, 1947. It later served as the basis for the Preamble of the Constitution of India.

Among the options provided, the individual who moved the 'objective resolution' in the constituent assembly was Jawaharlal Nehru.