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1. Which of the following statements about the resolution adopted in the

Which of the following statements about the resolution adopted in the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress with regard to fundamental rights and economic policy is/are correct ?

1. It was opposed by Ambalal Sarabhai.
2. Its 20 points included demands for civil liberties and adult suffrage.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2021

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The correct answer is B, only statement 2 is correct. The resolution adopted at the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress (1931) included demands for civil liberties and adult suffrage, but it is not widely documented that it was opposed by Ambalal Sarabhai.

The Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress in 1931, presided over by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, adopted a landmark resolution on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Programme. This resolution, drafted primarily by Jawaharlal Nehru, outlined basic civil liberties, political rights (like adult suffrage), and socio-economic rights/policies.

Statement 1 is likely incorrect. While some industrialists may have had reservations about the economic implications of the resolution, there is no widely cited historical evidence suggesting Ambalal Sarabhai specifically opposed the *adoption* of this resolution in a prominent manner. Statement 2 is correct. The resolution indeed included demands such as freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, equality before law, protection of minorities, adult suffrage, minimum wage, state ownership of key industries, etc., covering civil liberties and calling for adult suffrage among its numerous points.

2. The Karachi resolution of Congress in 1931 advocated which one of the

The Karachi resolution of Congress in 1931 advocated which one of the following issues ?

State shall not own or control key industries and services

State shall handover the key industries and services to the Indian business groups

State should allow the Indian business group to invest fifty per cent of the capital

State shall own or control key industries and services

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The Karachi Resolution, passed by the Indian National Congress in March 1931, was a landmark document outlining the fundamental rights and the national economic program envisioned for independent India. Among its provisions related to economic policy, it advocated for state ownership or control of key industries and services. This reflected a leaning towards a socialist pattern of society and state intervention in the economy, rather than a purely free-market approach or simply facilitating private business.

The Karachi Resolution of 1931 advocated for fundamental rights and state control over key industries and services in independent India.

Other important aspects of the Karachi Resolution included provisions for freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, religion, equality before the law, protection of culture and language of minorities, universal adult suffrage, and prohibition of forced labour. It was essentially a statement of the political and economic aims of the national movement.

3. At which one of the following Sessions of the Indian National Congress

At which one of the following Sessions of the Indian National Congress was the resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy passed?

Tripuri Session

Lahore Session

Lucknow Session

Karachi Session

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The resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy was passed at the Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress in 1931.

Presided over by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Karachi Session of 1931 was significant for adopting resolutions defining what Swaraj would mean for the masses. It ratified the Gandhi-Irwin Pact and, more importantly, passed comprehensive resolutions on Fundamental Rights and the National Economic Programme, outlining the basic rights and economic structure independent India should aim for.

The Resolution on Fundamental Rights included rights like freedom of speech and expression, freedom of association, equality before the law, universal adult franchise, and protection of culture and language. The resolution on the National Economic Programme included provisions for nationalisation of key industries, land reform, minimum wage, and other measures for social and economic justice. Jawaharlal Nehru drafted these resolutions.