The left-out lines also describe what different groups wanted from th…

The discussions within the Constituent Assembly were also influenced by the opinions expressed by the public. As the deliberations continued, the arguments were reported in newspapers, and the proposals were publicly debated. Criticisms and counter-criticisms in the press in turn shaped the nature of the consensus that was ultimately reached on specific issues. Important issues of cultural rights and social justice raised in these public discussions were debated on the floor of the Assembly.

The left-out lines also describe what different groups wanted from the new Constitution. According to these lines, which group asked for special safeguards?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → Religious minorities

Option (1) Linguistic minorities — Incorrect. Linguistic minorities wanted the protection of their mother tongue in the new Constitution.

Option (2) Religious minorities — Correct. Religious minorities asked for special safeguards when the public sent in its views to the Assembly.

Option (3) Dalits — Incorrect. Dalits demanded an end to all caste oppression and reservation of seats in government bodies.

Option (4) Both religious minorities and dalits — Incorrect. Only religious minorities asked for special safeguards; dalits asked for an end to caste oppression and for reserved seats.

NCERT (2026-27): “1.1 The making of the Constituent Assembly …
The discussions within the Constituent Assembly were also influenced by the opinions expressed by the public. As the deliberations continued, the arguments were reported in newspapers, and the proposals were publicly debated. Criticisms and counter-criticisms in the press in turn shaped the nature of the consensus that was ultimately reached on specific issues. In order to create a sense of collective participation the public was also asked to send in their views on what needed to be done. Many of the linguistic minorities wanted the protection of their mother tongue, religious minorities asked for special safeguards, while dalits demanded an end to all caste oppression and reservation of seats in government bodies. Important issues of cultural rights and social justice raised in these public discussions were debated on the floor of the Assembly.”