Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Framing the Constitution

Question:

Who made the following statement, "I believe separate electorate will be suicidal to the minorities," in the Constituent Assembly?

Options:

Govind Ballabh Pant

B. Pocker Bahadur

B.R. Ambedkar

Shankarrao Deo

Correct Answer:

Govind Ballabh Pant

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Govind Ballabh Pant

During the debate on 27 August 1947, Govind Ballabh Pant said: I believe separate electorates will be suicidal to the minorities and will do them tremendous harm. If they are isolated for ever, they can never convert themselves into a majority and the feeling of frustration will cripple them even from the very beginning.